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
101528
RGB
16, 21, 40
HSL
228, 43%, 11%
HSB
228, 60%, 16%
CMYK
60, 47, 0, 84
LAB
7, 3, -14
LCH
7, 14, 281
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 271
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, -2, -9
HWB
228, 6%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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