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
161C2F
RGB
22, 28, 47
HSL
226, 36%, 14%
HSB
226, 53%, 18%
CMYK
53, 40, 0, 82
LAB
10, 2, -14
LCH
10, 14, 278
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 270
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
10, -2, -11
HWB
226, 9%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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