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
091E20
RGB
9, 30, 32
HSL
185, 56%, 8%
HSB
185, 72%, 13%
CMYK
72, 6, 0, 87
LAB
10, -8, -4
LCH
10, 9, 207
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 204
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -6, -2
HWB
185, 4%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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