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
161428
RGB
22, 20, 40
HSL
246, 33%, 12%
HSB
246, 50%, 16%
CMYK
45, 50, 0, 84
LAB
7, 6, -13
LCH
7, 15, 293
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 287
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, 0, -9
HWB
246, 8%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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