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
16231E
RGB
22, 35, 30
HSL
157, 23%, 11%
HSB
157, 37%, 14%
CMYK
37, 0, 14, 86
LAB
12, -7, 1
LCH
12, 7, 168
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 169
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, -5, 2
HWB
157, 9%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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