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
161B11
RGB
22, 27, 17
HSL
90, 23%, 9%
HSB
90, 37%, 11%
CMYK
19, 0, 37, 89
LAB
9, -4, 6
LCH
9, 7, 127
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 130
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -1, 4
HWB
90, 7%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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