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
22110D
RGB
34, 17, 13
HSL
11, 45%, 9%
HSB
11, 62%, 13%
CMYK
0, 50, 62, 87
LAB
7, 9, 5
LCH
7, 10, 32
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 34
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
7, 6, 3
HWB
11, 5%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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