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
161C08
RGB
22, 28, 8
HSL
78, 56%, 7%
HSB
78, 71%, 11%
CMYK
21, 0, 71, 89
LAB
9, -6, 10
LCH
9, 12, 121
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 123
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, -2, 8
HWB
78, 3%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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