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
182116
RGB
24, 33, 22
HSL
109, 20%, 11%
HSB
109, 33%, 13%
CMYK
27, 0, 33, 87
LAB
12, -6, 6
LCH
12, 9, 136
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 140
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, -3, 5
HWB
109, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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