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
09231B
RGB
9, 35, 27
HSL
162, 59%, 9%
HSB
162, 74%, 14%
CMYK
74, 0, 23, 86
LAB
11, -12, 2
LCH
11, 13, 170
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 170
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -8, 3
HWB
162, 4%, 86%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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