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
101624
RGB
16, 22, 36
HSL
222, 38%, 10%
HSB
222, 56%, 14%
CMYK
56, 39, 0, 86
LAB
7, 1, -11
LCH
7, 11, 274
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 266
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, -2, -7
HWB
222, 6%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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