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
221512
RGB
34, 21, 18
HSL
11, 31%, 10%
HSB
11, 47%, 13%
CMYK
0, 38, 47, 87
LAB
8, 6, 5
LCH
8, 8, 35
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 33
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 5, 2
HWB
11, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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