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
161A2C
RGB
22, 26, 44
HSL
229, 33%, 13%
HSB
229, 50%, 17%
CMYK
50, 41, 0, 83
LAB
10, 3, -13
LCH
10, 13, 281
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 274
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
10, -2, -10
HWB
229, 9%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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