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
101C25
RGB
16, 28, 37
HSL
206, 40%, 10%
HSB
206, 57%, 15%
CMYK
57, 24, 0, 85
LAB
9, -3, -8
LCH
9, 9, 249
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 242
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -4, -5
HWB
206, 6%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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