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
161C23
RGB
22, 28, 35
HSL
212, 23%, 11%
HSB
212, 37%, 14%
CMYK
37, 20, 0, 86
LAB
10, -1, -6
LCH
10, 6, 258
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 252
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -2, -4
HWB
212, 9%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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