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
16191C
RGB
22, 25, 28
HSL
210, 12%, 10%
HSB
210, 21%, 11%
CMYK
21, 11, 0, 89
LAB
9, -1, -3
LCH
9, 3, 252
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 248
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -1, -2
HWB
210, 9%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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