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
091C22
RGB
9, 28, 34
HSL
194, 58%, 8%
HSB
194, 74%, 13%
CMYK
74, 18, 0, 87
LAB
9, -6, -7
LCH
9, 9, 227
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 221
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -5, -4
HWB
194, 4%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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