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
162131
RGB
22, 33, 49
HSL
216, 38%, 14%
HSB
216, 55%, 19%
CMYK
55, 33, 0, 81
LAB
12, -1, -12
LCH
12, 12, 266
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 258
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
12, -4, -10
HWB
216, 9%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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