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
081D15
RGB
8, 29, 21
HSL
157, 57%, 7%
HSB
157, 72%, 11%
CMYK
72, 0, 28, 89
LAB
9, -10, 3
LCH
9, 11, 165
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 166
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -6, 3
HWB
157, 3%, 89%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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