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
091E16
RGB
9, 30, 22
HSL
157, 54%, 8%
HSB
157, 70%, 12%
CMYK
70, 0, 27, 88
LAB
9, -11, 3
LCH
9, 11, 165
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 166
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -6, 3
HWB
157, 4%, 88%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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