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
091928
RGB
9, 25, 40
HSL
209, 63%, 10%
HSB
209, 78%, 16%
CMYK
78, 38, 0, 84
LAB
8, -2, -12
LCH
8, 13, 259
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 249
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -4, -8
HWB
209, 4%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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