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
0A1B23
RGB
10, 27, 35
HSL
199, 56%, 9%
HSB
199, 71%, 14%
CMYK
71, 23, 0, 86
LAB
9, -5, -8
LCH
9, 9, 237
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 230
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -4, -5
HWB
199, 4%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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