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
081D28
RGB
8, 29, 40
HSL
201, 67%, 9%
HSB
201, 80%, 16%
CMYK
80, 27, 0, 84
LAB
10, -5, -10
LCH
10, 11, 242
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 234
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -5, -7
HWB
201, 3%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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