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
081A16
RGB
8, 26, 22
HSL
167, 53%, 7%
HSB
167, 69%, 10%
CMYK
69, 0, 15, 90
LAB
8, -8, 0
LCH
8, 8, 177
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 177
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -4, 1
HWB
167, 3%, 90%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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