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
161D20
RGB
22, 29, 32
HSL
198, 19%, 11%
HSB
198, 31%, 13%
CMYK
31, 9, 0, 87
LAB
10, -3, -3
LCH
10, 4, 230
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 226
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -2, -2
HWB
198, 9%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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