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
101A2A
RGB
16, 26, 42
HSL
217, 45%, 11%
HSB
217, 62%, 16%
CMYK
62, 38, 0, 84
LAB
9, 0, -12
LCH
9, 12, 269
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 260
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -3, -9
HWB
217, 6%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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