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
16281E
RGB
22, 40, 30
HSL
147, 29%, 12%
HSB
147, 45%, 16%
CMYK
45, 0, 25, 84
LAB
14, -10, 4
LCH
14, 11, 157
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 159
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
14, -7, 4
HWB
147, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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