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
061C19
RGB
6, 28, 25
HSL
172, 65%, 7%
HSB
172, 79%, 11%
CMYK
79, 0, 11, 89
LAB
8, -9, -1
LCH
8, 9, 184
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 183
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -5, 0
HWB
172, 2%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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