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
161F23
RGB
22, 31, 35
HSL
198, 23%, 11%
HSB
198, 37%, 14%
CMYK
37, 11, 0, 86
LAB
11, -3, -4
LCH
11, 5, 232
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 227
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -3, -3
HWB
198, 9%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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