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
05282C
RGB
5, 40, 44
HSL
186, 80%, 10%
HSB
186, 89%, 17%
CMYK
89, 9, 0, 83
LAB
14, -11, -6
LCH
14, 13, 209
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 206
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
14, -10, -5
HWB
186, 2%, 83%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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