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
16161D
RGB
22, 22, 29
HSL
240, 14%, 10%
HSB
240, 24%, 11%
CMYK
24, 24, 0, 89
LAB
7, 1, -5
LCH
7, 5, 286
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 285
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 0, -3
HWB
240, 9%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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