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
08191D
RGB
8, 25, 29
HSL
191, 57%, 7%
HSB
191, 72%, 11%
CMYK
72, 14, 0, 89
LAB
7, -6, -5
LCH
7, 8, 222
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 215
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, -4, -3
HWB
191, 3%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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