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
081F2A
RGB
8, 31, 42
HSL
199, 68%, 10%
HSB
199, 81%, 16%
CMYK
81, 26, 0, 84
LAB
10, -6, -10
LCH
10, 12, 240
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 232
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -6, -7
HWB
199, 3%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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