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
09231F
RGB
9, 35, 31
HSL
171, 59%, 9%
HSB
171, 74%, 14%
CMYK
74, 0, 11, 86
LAB
12, -11, 0
LCH
12, 11, 182
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 182
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -7, 1
HWB
171, 4%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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