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
221204
RGB
34, 18, 4
HSL
28, 79%, 7%
HSB
28, 88%, 13%
CMYK
0, 47, 88, 87
LAB
7, 7, 9
LCH
7, 12, 52
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 62
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
7, 7, 6
HWB
28, 2%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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