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
162616
RGB
22, 38, 22
HSL
120, 27%, 12%
HSB
120, 42%, 15%
CMYK
42, 0, 42, 85
LAB
13, -10, 8
LCH
13, 13, 140
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 144
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, -6, 7
HWB
120, 9%, 85%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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