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
081A24
RGB
8, 26, 36
HSL
201, 64%, 9%
HSB
201, 78%, 14%
CMYK
78, 28, 0, 86
LAB
8, -5, -9
LCH
8, 10, 244
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 235
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -4, -6
HWB
201, 3%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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