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
081A21
RGB
8, 26, 33
HSL
197, 61%, 8%
HSB
197, 76%, 13%
CMYK
76, 21, 0, 87
LAB
8, -5, -7
LCH
8, 9, 233
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 226
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -4, -4
HWB
197, 3%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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