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
101822
RGB
16, 24, 34
HSL
213, 36%, 10%
HSB
213, 53%, 13%
CMYK
53, 29, 0, 87
LAB
8, -1, -8
LCH
8, 8, 262
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 254
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -2, -5
HWB
213, 6%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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