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
222009
RGB
34, 32, 9
HSL
55, 58%, 8%
HSB
55, 74%, 13%
CMYK
0, 6, 74, 87
LAB
12, -2, 14
LCH
12, 14, 98
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 104
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
12, 2, 10
HWB
55, 4%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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