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
161910
RGB
22, 25, 16
HSL
80, 22%, 8%
HSB
80, 36%, 10%
CMYK
12, 0, 36, 90
LAB
8, -3, 5
LCH
8, 6, 121
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 123
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -1, 4
HWB
80, 6%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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