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
081B1E
RGB
8, 27, 30
HSL
188, 58%, 7%
HSB
188, 73%, 12%
CMYK
73, 10, 0, 88
LAB
8, -7, -5
LCH
8, 8, 214
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 209
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -5, -2
HWB
188, 3%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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