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
162928
RGB
22, 41, 40
HSL
177, 30%, 12%
HSB
177, 46%, 16%
CMYK
46, 0, 2, 84
LAB
15, -8, -2
LCH
15, 9, 193
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 191
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, -7, -1
HWB
177, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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