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
16272D
RGB
22, 39, 45
HSL
196, 34%, 13%
HSB
196, 51%, 18%
CMYK
51, 13, 0, 82
LAB
14, -6, -6
LCH
14, 9, 227
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 222
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, -6, -5
HWB
196, 9%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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