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
162C31
RGB
22, 44, 49
HSL
191, 38%, 14%
HSB
191, 55%, 19%
CMYK
55, 10, 0, 81
LAB
16, -8, -6
LCH
16, 10, 218
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 214
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -8, -5
HWB
191, 9%, 81%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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