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
081928
RGB
8, 25, 40
HSL
208, 67%, 9%
HSB
208, 80%, 16%
CMYK
80, 38, 0, 84
LAB
8, -3, -13
LCH
8, 13, 258
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 247
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -4, -8
HWB
208, 3%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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