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
052122
RGB
5, 33, 34
HSL
182, 74%, 8%
HSB
182, 85%, 13%
CMYK
85, 3, 0, 87
LAB
11, -11, -4
LCH
11, 11, 201
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 198
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -7, -2
HWB
182, 2%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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