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
101E23
RGB
16, 30, 35
HSL
196, 37%, 10%
HSB
196, 54%, 14%
CMYK
54, 14, 0, 86
LAB
10, -5, -5
LCH
10, 7, 228
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 223
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -4, -4
HWB
196, 6%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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