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
212422
RGB
33, 36, 34
HSL
140, 4%, 14%
HSB
140, 8%, 14%
CMYK
8, 0, 6, 86
LAB
14, -2, 1
LCH
14, 2, 155
OKLCH
0.26, 0.01, 157
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
14, -1, 1
HWB
140, 13%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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