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
16282E
RGB
22, 40, 46
HSL
195, 35%, 13%
HSB
195, 52%, 18%
CMYK
52, 13, 0, 82
LAB
15, -6, -6
LCH
15, 9, 226
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 221
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -6, -5
HWB
195, 9%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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