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
09272E
RGB
9, 39, 46
HSL
191, 67%, 11%
HSB
191, 80%, 18%
CMYK
80, 15, 0, 82
LAB
14, -9, -8
LCH
14, 12, 221
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 216
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
14, -8, -6
HWB
191, 4%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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