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
222012
RGB
34, 32, 18
HSL
53, 31%, 10%
HSB
53, 47%, 13%
CMYK
0, 6, 47, 87
LAB
12, -1, 10
LCH
12, 10, 96
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 101
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 1, 7
HWB
53, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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