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
22121B
RGB
34, 18, 27
HSL
326, 31%, 10%
HSB
326, 47%, 13%
CMYK
0, 47, 21, 87
LAB
8, 10, -3
LCH
8, 10, 344
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 345
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 5, -2
HWB
326, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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