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
082227
RGB
8, 34, 39
HSL
190, 66%, 9%
HSB
190, 79%, 15%
CMYK
79, 13, 0, 85
LAB
11, -9, -7
LCH
11, 11, 216
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 212
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -7, -4
HWB
190, 3%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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