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
161F11
RGB
22, 31, 17
HSL
99, 29%, 9%
HSB
99, 45%, 12%
CMYK
29, 0, 45, 88
LAB
11, -7, 8
LCH
11, 10, 131
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 135
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -3, 6
HWB
99, 7%, 88%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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