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
101C21
RGB
16, 28, 33
HSL
198, 35%, 10%
HSB
198, 52%, 13%
CMYK
52, 15, 0, 87
LAB
9, -4, -5
LCH
9, 7, 231
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 226
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -4, -3
HWB
198, 6%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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