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
161A04
RGB
22, 26, 4
HSL
71, 73%, 6%
HSB
71, 85%, 10%
CMYK
15, 0, 85, 90
LAB
8, -5, 11
LCH
8, 12, 116
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 118
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, -1, 8
HWB
71, 2%, 90%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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