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
091B1E
RGB
9, 27, 30
HSL
189, 54%, 8%
HSB
189, 70%, 12%
CMYK
70, 10, 0, 88
LAB
8, -7, -5
LCH
8, 8, 214
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 210
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -4, -2
HWB
189, 4%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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