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
101A16
RGB
16, 26, 22
HSL
156, 24%, 8%
HSB
156, 38%, 10%
CMYK
38, 0, 15, 90
LAB
8, -5, 1
LCH
8, 6, 167
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 168
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -3, 1
HWB
156, 6%, 90%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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