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
161326
RGB
22, 19, 38
HSL
249, 33%, 11%
HSB
249, 50%, 15%
CMYK
42, 50, 0, 85
LAB
7, 6, -13
LCH
7, 14, 294
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 290
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, 0, -8
HWB
249, 7%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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