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
161D0F
RGB
22, 29, 15
HSL
90, 32%, 9%
HSB
90, 48%, 11%
CMYK
24, 0, 48, 89
LAB
10, -6, 8
LCH
10, 10, 127
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 130
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -2, 6
HWB
90, 6%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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