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
081E1B
RGB
8, 30, 27
HSL
172, 58%, 7%
HSB
172, 73%, 12%
CMYK
73, 0, 10, 88
LAB
9, -10, -1
LCH
9, 10, 184
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 184
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -6, 0
HWB
172, 3%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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