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
10181E
RGB
16, 24, 30
HSL
206, 30%, 9%
HSB
206, 47%, 12%
CMYK
47, 20, 0, 88
LAB
8, -2, -5
LCH
8, 6, 248
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 241
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -2, -3
HWB
206, 6%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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