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
161A16
RGB
22, 26, 22
HSL
120, 8%, 9%
HSB
120, 15%, 10%
CMYK
15, 0, 15, 90
LAB
9, -3, 2
LCH
9, 3, 143
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 145
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -1, 2
HWB
120, 9%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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