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
16170E
RGB
22, 23, 14
HSL
67, 24%, 7%
HSB
67, 39%, 9%
CMYK
4, 0, 39, 91
LAB
7, -2, 5
LCH
7, 5, 111
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 113
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 0, 3
HWB
67, 5%, 91%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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