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
081D24
RGB
8, 29, 36
HSL
195, 64%, 9%
HSB
195, 78%, 14%
CMYK
78, 19, 0, 86
LAB
9, -7, -7
LCH
9, 10, 228
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 223
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -5, -5
HWB
195, 3%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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