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
052127
RGB
5, 33, 39
HSL
191, 77%, 9%
HSB
191, 87%, 15%
CMYK
87, 15, 0, 85
LAB
11, -9, -7
LCH
11, 12, 219
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 214
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -7, -5
HWB
191, 2%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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