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
16171E
RGB
22, 23, 30
HSL
233, 15%, 10%
HSB
233, 27%, 12%
CMYK
27, 23, 0, 88
LAB
8, 1, -5
LCH
8, 5, 281
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 279
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -1, -3
HWB
233, 9%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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