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
081D1F
RGB
8, 29, 31
HSL
185, 59%, 8%
HSB
185, 74%, 12%
CMYK
74, 6, 0, 88
LAB
9, -8, -4
LCH
9, 9, 207
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 204
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -5, -2
HWB
185, 3%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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