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
102124
RGB
16, 33, 36
HSL
189, 38%, 10%
HSB
189, 56%, 14%
CMYK
56, 8, 0, 86
LAB
11, -7, -4
LCH
11, 8, 214
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 210
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -5, -3
HWB
189, 6%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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