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
102832
RGB
16, 40, 50
HSL
198, 52%, 13%
HSB
198, 68%, 20%
CMYK
68, 20, 0, 80
LAB
15, -7, -10
LCH
15, 12, 234
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 228
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -8, -8
HWB
198, 6%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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