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
161804
RGB
22, 24, 4
HSL
66, 71%, 5%
HSB
66, 83%, 9%
CMYK
8, 0, 83, 91
LAB
8, -4, 10
LCH
8, 10, 111
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 114
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 0, 7
HWB
66, 2%, 91%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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