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
09292E
RGB
9, 41, 46
HSL
188, 67%, 11%
HSB
188, 80%, 18%
CMYK
80, 11, 0, 82
LAB
14, -11, -7
LCH
14, 13, 213
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 210
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
14, -9, -5
HWB
188, 4%, 82%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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