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
161F2D
RGB
22, 31, 45
HSL
217, 34%, 13%
HSB
217, 51%, 18%
CMYK
51, 31, 0, 82
LAB
11, -1, -11
LCH
11, 11, 267
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 259
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
11, -3, -9
HWB
217, 9%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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