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
092121
RGB
9, 33, 33
HSL
180, 57%, 8%
HSB
180, 73%, 13%
CMYK
73, 0, 0, 87
LAB
11, -10, -3
LCH
11, 10, 197
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 195
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -7, -1
HWB
180, 4%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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