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
101B09
RGB
16, 27, 9
HSL
97, 50%, 7%
HSB
97, 67%, 11%
CMYK
41, 0, 67, 89
LAB
8, -8, 8
LCH
8, 12, 133
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 134
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, -3, 6
HWB
97, 4%, 89%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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