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
161A2D
RGB
22, 26, 45
HSL
230, 34%, 13%
HSB
230, 51%, 18%
CMYK
51, 42, 0, 82
LAB
10, 3, -14
LCH
10, 14, 282
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 274
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
10, -2, -10
HWB
230, 9%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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