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
221303
RGB
34, 19, 3
HSL
31, 84%, 7%
HSB
31, 91%, 13%
CMYK
0, 44, 91, 87
LAB
7, 6, 10
LCH
7, 12, 58
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 68
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
7, 7, 6
HWB
31, 1%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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