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
161810
RGB
22, 24, 16
HSL
75, 20%, 8%
HSB
75, 33%, 9%
CMYK
8, 0, 33, 91
LAB
8, -2, 5
LCH
8, 5, 117
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 119
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 0, 3
HWB
75, 6%, 91%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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