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
091E1A
RGB
9, 30, 26
HSL
169, 54%, 8%
HSB
169, 70%, 12%
CMYK
70, 0, 13, 88
LAB
9, -10, 0
LCH
9, 10, 180
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 179
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -6, 1
HWB
169, 4%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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