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
10232A
RGB
16, 35, 42
HSL
196, 45%, 11%
HSB
196, 62%, 16%
CMYK
62, 17, 0, 84
LAB
12, -6, -7
LCH
12, 10, 229
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 224
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -6, -5
HWB
196, 6%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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