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
101916
RGB
16, 25, 22
HSL
160, 22%, 8%
HSB
160, 36%, 10%
CMYK
36, 0, 12, 90
LAB
8, -5, 1
LCH
8, 5, 172
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 172
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -3, 1
HWB
160, 6%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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