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
161520
RGB
22, 21, 32
HSL
245, 21%, 10%
HSB
245, 34%, 13%
CMYK
31, 34, 0, 87
LAB
7, 3, -8
LCH
7, 8, 291
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 288
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 0, -5
HWB
245, 8%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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