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
161727
RGB
22, 23, 39
HSL
236, 28%, 12%
HSB
236, 44%, 15%
CMYK
44, 41, 0, 85
LAB
8, 3, -11
LCH
8, 12, 287
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 281
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -1, -8
HWB
236, 9%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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