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
161C28
RGB
22, 28, 40
HSL
220, 29%, 12%
HSB
220, 45%, 16%
CMYK
45, 30, 0, 84
LAB
10, 0, -9
LCH
10, 9, 270
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 264
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -2, -7
HWB
220, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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