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
161C2C
RGB
22, 28, 44
HSL
224, 33%, 13%
HSB
224, 50%, 17%
CMYK
50, 36, 0, 83
LAB
10, 1, -12
LCH
10, 12, 276
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 268
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
10, -2, -9
HWB
224, 9%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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