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
081D16
RGB
8, 29, 22
HSL
160, 57%, 7%
HSB
160, 72%, 11%
CMYK
72, 0, 24, 89
LAB
9, -10, 2
LCH
9, 10, 168
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 169
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -6, 2
HWB
160, 3%, 89%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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