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
102428
RGB
16, 36, 40
HSL
190, 43%, 11%
HSB
190, 60%, 16%
CMYK
60, 10, 0, 84
LAB
13, -7, -5
LCH
13, 9, 216
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 212
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -6, -4
HWB
190, 6%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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