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
162233
RGB
22, 34, 51
HSL
215, 40%, 14%
HSB
215, 57%, 20%
CMYK
57, 33, 0, 80
LAB
13, -1, -13
LCH
13, 13, 266
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 257
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
13, -4, -11
HWB
215, 9%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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