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
08262B
RGB
8, 38, 43
HSL
189, 69%, 10%
HSB
189, 81%, 17%
CMYK
81, 12, 0, 83
LAB
13, -10, -7
LCH
13, 12, 214
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 210
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
13, -8, -5
HWB
189, 3%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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