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
221816
RGB
34, 24, 22
HSL
10, 21%, 11%
HSB
10, 35%, 13%
CMYK
0, 29, 35, 87
LAB
9, 5, 3
LCH
9, 6, 35
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 31
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 4, 2
HWB
10, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.