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
082117
RGB
8, 33, 23
HSL
156, 61%, 8%
HSB
156, 76%, 13%
CMYK
76, 0, 30, 87
LAB
11, -13, 4
LCH
11, 13, 163
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 164
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -7, 4
HWB
156, 3%, 87%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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