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
09212E
RGB
9, 33, 46
HSL
201, 67%, 11%
HSB
201, 80%, 18%
CMYK
80, 28, 0, 82
LAB
11, -6, -12
LCH
11, 13, 244
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 235
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
11, -6, -9
HWB
201, 4%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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