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
221013
RGB
34, 16, 19
HSL
350, 36%, 10%
HSB
350, 53%, 13%
CMYK
0, 53, 44, 87
LAB
7, 10, 2
LCH
7, 10, 10
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 9
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 6, 0
HWB
350, 6%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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