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
09191F
RGB
9, 25, 31
HSL
196, 55%, 8%
HSB
196, 71%, 12%
CMYK
71, 19, 0, 88
LAB
8, -5, -6
LCH
8, 8, 233
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 225
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -4, -4
HWB
196, 4%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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