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
221402
RGB
34, 20, 2
HSL
34, 89%, 7%
HSB
34, 94%, 13%
CMYK
0, 41, 94, 87
LAB
8, 6, 11
LCH
8, 12, 63
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 73
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 6, 7
HWB
34, 1%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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