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
221807
RGB
34, 24, 7
HSL
38, 66%, 8%
HSB
38, 79%, 13%
CMYK
0, 29, 79, 87
LAB
9, 3, 11
LCH
9, 11, 73
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 79
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 5, 7
HWB
38, 3%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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