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
212226
RGB
33, 34, 38
HSL
228, 7%, 14%
HSB
228, 13%, 15%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 85
LAB
13, 0, -3
LCH
13, 3, 276
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 275
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
13, -1, -2
HWB
228, 13%, 85%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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