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
162829
RGB
22, 40, 41
HSL
183, 30%, 12%
HSB
183, 46%, 16%
CMYK
46, 2, 0, 84
LAB
15, -7, -3
LCH
15, 8, 203
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 200
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
15, -6, -2
HWB
183, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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