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
081B20
RGB
8, 27, 32
HSL
193, 60%, 8%
HSB
193, 75%, 13%
CMYK
75, 16, 0, 87
LAB
8, -6, -6
LCH
8, 9, 223
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 217
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -5, -3
HWB
193, 3%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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