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
082728
RGB
8, 39, 40
HSL
182, 67%, 9%
HSB
182, 80%, 16%
CMYK
80, 2, 0, 84
LAB
13, -11, -4
LCH
13, 12, 200
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 198
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -9, -3
HWB
182, 3%, 84%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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