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
22171F
RGB
34, 23, 31
HSL
316, 19%, 11%
HSB
316, 32%, 13%
CMYK
0, 32, 9, 87
LAB
9, 7, -3
LCH
9, 8, 334
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 336
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 4, -3
HWB
316, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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