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
09231C
RGB
9, 35, 28
HSL
164, 59%, 9%
HSB
164, 74%, 14%
CMYK
74, 0, 20, 86
LAB
12, -12, 2
LCH
12, 12, 173
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 173
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, -8, 2
HWB
164, 4%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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