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
091B16
RGB
9, 27, 22
HSL
163, 50%, 7%
HSB
163, 67%, 11%
CMYK
67, 0, 19, 89
LAB
8, -8, 1
LCH
8, 8, 173
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 173
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -5, 1
HWB
163, 4%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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