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
082530
RGB
8, 37, 48
HSL
197, 71%, 11%
HSB
197, 83%, 19%
CMYK
83, 23, 0, 81
LAB
13, -8, -11
LCH
13, 13, 234
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 227
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
13, -8, -9
HWB
197, 3%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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