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
161B22
RGB
22, 27, 34
HSL
215, 21%, 11%
HSB
215, 35%, 13%
CMYK
35, 21, 0, 87
LAB
9, -1, -6
LCH
9, 6, 262
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 257
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -2, -4
HWB
215, 9%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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