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
22180E
RGB
34, 24, 14
HSL
30, 42%, 9%
HSB
30, 59%, 13%
CMYK
0, 29, 59, 87
LAB
9, 4, 8
LCH
9, 9, 64
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 66
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 5, 5
HWB
30, 5%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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