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
16190C
RGB
22, 25, 12
HSL
74, 35%, 7%
HSB
74, 52%, 10%
CMYK
12, 0, 52, 90
LAB
8, -4, 7
LCH
8, 8, 117
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 119
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, -1, 5
HWB
74, 5%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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