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
162133
RGB
22, 33, 51
HSL
217, 40%, 14%
HSB
217, 57%, 20%
CMYK
57, 35, 0, 80
LAB
12, 0, -14
LCH
12, 14, 269
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 260
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
12, -4, -12
HWB
217, 9%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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