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
162128
RGB
22, 33, 40
HSL
203, 29%, 12%
HSB
203, 45%, 16%
CMYK
45, 18, 0, 84
LAB
12, -3, -6
LCH
12, 7, 243
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 237
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -4, -5
HWB
203, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.