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
09191E
RGB
9, 25, 30
HSL
194, 54%, 8%
HSB
194, 70%, 12%
CMYK
70, 17, 0, 88
LAB
8, -5, -6
LCH
8, 8, 228
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 220
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -4, -3
HWB
194, 4%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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