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
09202B
RGB
9, 32, 43
HSL
199, 65%, 10%
HSB
199, 79%, 17%
CMYK
79, 26, 0, 83
LAB
11, -6, -10
LCH
11, 12, 240
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 232
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -6, -8
HWB
199, 4%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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