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
161B28
RGB
22, 27, 40
HSL
223, 29%, 12%
HSB
223, 45%, 16%
CMYK
45, 33, 0, 84
LAB
10, 1, -10
LCH
10, 10, 274
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 268
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -2, -7
HWB
223, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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