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
101E16
RGB
16, 30, 22
HSL
146, 30%, 9%
HSB
146, 47%, 12%
CMYK
47, 0, 27, 88
LAB
10, -8, 3
LCH
10, 9, 157
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 158
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -4, 3
HWB
146, 6%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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