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
161B20
RGB
22, 27, 32
HSL
210, 19%, 11%
HSB
210, 31%, 13%
CMYK
31, 16, 0, 87
LAB
9, -1, -4
LCH
9, 4, 253
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 248
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -2, -3
HWB
210, 9%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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