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
091B28
RGB
9, 27, 40
HSL
205, 63%, 10%
HSB
205, 78%, 16%
CMYK
78, 33, 0, 84
LAB
9, -4, -11
LCH
9, 12, 252
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 242
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -4, -8
HWB
205, 4%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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