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
161F1F
RGB
22, 31, 31
HSL
180, 17%, 10%
HSB
180, 29%, 12%
CMYK
29, 0, 0, 88
LAB
11, -4, -1
LCH
11, 4, 199
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 196
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -3, -1
HWB
180, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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