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
222014
RGB
34, 32, 20
HSL
51, 26%, 11%
HSB
51, 41%, 13%
CMYK
0, 6, 41, 87
LAB
12, -1, 9
LCH
12, 9, 96
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 100
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 1, 6
HWB
51, 8%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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