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
081E20
RGB
8, 30, 32
HSL
185, 60%, 8%
HSB
185, 75%, 13%
CMYK
75, 6, 0, 87
LAB
10, -8, -4
LCH
10, 9, 206
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 203
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -6, -2
HWB
185, 3%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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