Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
051925
RGB
5, 25, 37
HSL
203, 76%, 8%
HSB
203, 86%, 15%
CMYK
86, 32, 0, 85
LAB
8, -4, -11
LCH
8, 12, 248
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 237
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -4, -7
HWB
203, 2%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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