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
161716
RGB
22, 23, 22
HSL
120, 2%, 9%
HSB
120, 4%, 9%
CMYK
4, 0, 4, 91
LAB
8, -1, 1
LCH
8, 1, 143
OKLCH
0.20, 0.00, 145
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 0, 0
HWB
120, 9%, 91%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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