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
08212D
RGB
8, 33, 45
HSL
199, 70%, 10%
HSB
199, 82%, 18%
CMYK
82, 27, 0, 82
LAB
11, -6, -11
LCH
11, 13, 241
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 232
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
11, -6, -8
HWB
199, 3%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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