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
162A28
RGB
22, 42, 40
HSL
174, 31%, 13%
HSB
174, 48%, 16%
CMYK
48, 0, 5, 84
LAB
15, -9, -1
LCH
15, 9, 189
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 188
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, -7, 0
HWB
174, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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