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
221820
RGB
34, 24, 32
HSL
312, 17%, 11%
HSB
312, 29%, 13%
CMYK
0, 29, 6, 87
LAB
10, 7, -4
LCH
10, 7, 331
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 333
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 3, -3
HWB
312, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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