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
16262A
RGB
22, 38, 42
HSL
192, 31%, 13%
HSB
192, 48%, 16%
CMYK
48, 10, 0, 84
LAB
14, -6, -5
LCH
14, 8, 219
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 215
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
14, -6, -4
HWB
192, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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