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
101628
RGB
16, 22, 40
HSL
225, 43%, 11%
HSB
225, 60%, 16%
CMYK
60, 45, 0, 84
LAB
7, 2, -13
LCH
7, 14, 278
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 269
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, -2, -8
HWB
225, 6%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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