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
16221F
RGB
22, 34, 31
HSL
165, 21%, 11%
HSB
165, 35%, 13%
CMYK
35, 0, 9, 87
LAB
12, -6, 0
LCH
12, 6, 178
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 178
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -4, 1
HWB
165, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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