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
161B0F
RGB
22, 27, 15
HSL
85, 29%, 8%
HSB
85, 44%, 11%
CMYK
19, 0, 44, 89
LAB
9, -5, 7
LCH
9, 8, 124
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 127
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -1, 5
HWB
85, 6%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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