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
163333
RGB
22, 51, 51
HSL
180, 40%, 14%
HSB
180, 57%, 20%
CMYK
57, 0, 0, 80
LAB
19, -11, -4
LCH
19, 12, 197
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 195
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
19, -11, -2
HWB
180, 9%, 80%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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