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
161D19
RGB
22, 29, 25
HSL
146, 14%, 10%
HSB
146, 24%, 11%
CMYK
24, 0, 14, 89
LAB
10, -4, 2
LCH
10, 4, 158
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 160
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -2, 1
HWB
146, 9%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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