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
162120
RGB
22, 33, 32
HSL
175, 20%, 11%
HSB
175, 33%, 13%
CMYK
33, 0, 3, 87
LAB
12, -5, -1
LCH
12, 5, 191
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 189
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -4, 0
HWB
175, 9%, 87%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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