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
161B21
RGB
22, 27, 33
HSL
213, 20%, 11%
HSB
213, 33%, 13%
CMYK
33, 18, 0, 87
LAB
9, -1, -5
LCH
9, 5, 258
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 253
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -2, -3
HWB
213, 9%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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