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
09221A
RGB
9, 34, 26
HSL
161, 58%, 8%
HSB
161, 74%, 13%
CMYK
74, 0, 24, 87
LAB
11, -12, 2
LCH
11, 12, 169
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 169
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -7, 3
HWB
161, 4%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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