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
102429
RGB
16, 36, 41
HSL
192, 44%, 11%
HSB
192, 61%, 16%
CMYK
61, 12, 0, 84
LAB
13, -7, -6
LCH
13, 9, 220
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 216
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -6, -4
HWB
192, 6%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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