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
161C1F
RGB
22, 28, 31
HSL
200, 17%, 10%
HSB
200, 29%, 12%
CMYK
29, 10, 0, 88
LAB
10, -2, -3
LCH
10, 4, 234
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 229
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -2, -2
HWB
200, 9%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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