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
092120
RGB
9, 33, 32
HSL
177, 57%, 8%
HSB
177, 73%, 13%
CMYK
73, 0, 3, 87
LAB
11, -10, -2
LCH
11, 10, 193
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 192
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -7, -1
HWB
177, 4%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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