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
05272A
RGB
5, 39, 42
HSL
185, 79%, 9%
HSB
185, 88%, 16%
CMYK
88, 7, 0, 84
LAB
13, -12, -6
LCH
13, 13, 206
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 204
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -9, -4
HWB
185, 2%, 84%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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