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
101A1C
RGB
16, 26, 28
HSL
190, 27%, 9%
HSB
190, 43%, 11%
CMYK
43, 7, 0, 89
LAB
8, -4, -3
LCH
8, 5, 215
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 211
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -3, -2
HWB
190, 6%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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