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
092017
RGB
9, 32, 23
HSL
157, 56%, 8%
HSB
157, 72%, 13%
CMYK
72, 0, 28, 87
LAB
10, -12, 3
LCH
10, 12, 164
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 165
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -6, 3
HWB
157, 4%, 87%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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