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
161824
RGB
22, 24, 36
HSL
231, 24%, 11%
HSB
231, 39%, 14%
CMYK
39, 33, 0, 86
LAB
8, 2, -9
LCH
8, 9, 282
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 277
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -1, -6
HWB
231, 9%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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