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
08272B
RGB
8, 39, 43
HSL
187, 69%, 10%
HSB
187, 81%, 17%
CMYK
81, 9, 0, 83
LAB
14, -10, -6
LCH
14, 12, 211
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 207
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
14, -9, -4
HWB
187, 3%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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