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
161A0D
RGB
22, 26, 13
HSL
78, 33%, 8%
HSB
78, 50%, 10%
CMYK
15, 0, 50, 90
LAB
9, -4, 7
LCH
9, 8, 120
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 122
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -1, 5
HWB
78, 5%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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