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
081A17
RGB
8, 26, 23
HSL
170, 53%, 7%
HSB
170, 69%, 10%
CMYK
69, 0, 12, 90
LAB
8, -8, 0
LCH
8, 8, 182
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 182
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -4, 0
HWB
170, 3%, 90%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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