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
052125
RGB
5, 33, 37
HSL
188, 76%, 8%
HSB
188, 86%, 15%
CMYK
86, 11, 0, 85
LAB
11, -10, -6
LCH
11, 11, 212
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 208
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -7, -4
HWB
188, 2%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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