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
101D27
RGB
16, 29, 39
HSL
206, 42%, 11%
HSB
206, 59%, 15%
CMYK
59, 26, 0, 85
LAB
10, -3, -9
LCH
10, 9, 250
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 242
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -4, -6
HWB
206, 6%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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