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
161A27
RGB
22, 26, 39
HSL
226, 28%, 12%
HSB
226, 44%, 15%
CMYK
44, 33, 0, 85
LAB
9, 1, -10
LCH
9, 10, 277
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 271
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -2, -7
HWB
226, 9%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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