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
161A06
RGB
22, 26, 6
HSL
72, 63%, 6%
HSB
72, 77%, 10%
CMYK
15, 0, 77, 90
LAB
8, -5, 10
LCH
8, 11, 116
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 119
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, -1, 7
HWB
72, 2%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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