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
082017
RGB
8, 32, 23
HSL
158, 60%, 8%
HSB
158, 75%, 13%
CMYK
75, 0, 28, 87
LAB
10, -12, 3
LCH
10, 12, 165
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 166
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -7, 3
HWB
158, 3%, 87%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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