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
16281C
RGB
22, 40, 28
HSL
140, 29%, 12%
HSB
140, 45%, 16%
CMYK
45, 0, 30, 84
LAB
14, -10, 5
LCH
14, 12, 152
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 154
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
14, -7, 6
HWB
140, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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