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
081E1F
RGB
8, 30, 31
HSL
183, 59%, 8%
HSB
183, 74%, 12%
CMYK
74, 3, 0, 88
LAB
10, -9, -3
LCH
10, 9, 202
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 199
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -6, -2
HWB
183, 3%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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