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
161B09
RGB
22, 27, 9
HSL
77, 50%, 7%
HSB
77, 67%, 11%
CMYK
19, 0, 67, 89
LAB
9, -5, 9
LCH
9, 11, 120
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 122
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, -1, 7
HWB
77, 4%, 89%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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