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
161A09
RGB
22, 26, 9
HSL
74, 49%, 7%
HSB
74, 65%, 10%
CMYK
15, 0, 65, 90
LAB
8, -5, 9
LCH
8, 10, 118
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 120
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, -1, 6
HWB
74, 4%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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