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
16192A
RGB
22, 25, 42
HSL
231, 31%, 13%
HSB
231, 48%, 16%
CMYK
48, 40, 0, 84
LAB
9, 3, -12
LCH
9, 12, 283
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 276
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -1, -9
HWB
231, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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