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
161C30
RGB
22, 28, 48
HSL
226, 37%, 14%
HSB
226, 54%, 19%
CMYK
54, 42, 0, 81
LAB
10, 2, -14
LCH
10, 15, 279
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 270
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
10, -2, -11
HWB
226, 9%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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