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
16242B
RGB
22, 36, 43
HSL
200, 32%, 13%
HSB
200, 49%, 17%
CMYK
49, 16, 0, 83
LAB
13, -4, -7
LCH
13, 8, 236
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 231
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
13, -5, -5
HWB
200, 9%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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