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
09212A
RGB
9, 33, 42
HSL
196, 65%, 10%
HSB
196, 79%, 16%
CMYK
79, 21, 0, 84
LAB
11, -7, -9
LCH
11, 11, 232
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 226
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -6, -7
HWB
196, 4%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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