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
161D09
RGB
22, 29, 9
HSL
81, 53%, 7%
HSB
81, 69%, 11%
CMYK
24, 0, 69, 89
LAB
10, -7, 10
LCH
10, 12, 122
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 125
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
10, -2, 8
HWB
81, 4%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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