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
091920
RGB
9, 25, 32
HSL
198, 56%, 8%
HSB
198, 72%, 13%
CMYK
72, 22, 0, 87
LAB
8, -5, -7
LCH
8, 8, 237
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 228
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -4, -4
HWB
198, 4%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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