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
081C17
RGB
8, 28, 23
HSL
165, 56%, 7%
HSB
165, 71%, 11%
CMYK
71, 0, 18, 89
LAB
8, -9, 1
LCH
8, 9, 175
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 175
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -5, 1
HWB
165, 3%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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