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
101A1A
RGB
16, 26, 26
HSL
180, 24%, 8%
HSB
180, 38%, 10%
CMYK
38, 0, 0, 90
LAB
8, -5, -2
LCH
8, 5, 199
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 196
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -3, -1
HWB
180, 6%, 90%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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