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
101C1D
RGB
16, 28, 29
HSL
185, 29%, 9%
HSB
185, 45%, 11%
CMYK
45, 3, 0, 89
LAB
9, -5, -2
LCH
9, 6, 205
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 203
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -4, -1
HWB
185, 6%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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