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
222024
RGB
34, 32, 36
HSL
270, 6%, 13%
HSB
270, 11%, 14%
CMYK
6, 11, 0, 86
LAB
13, 2, -2
LCH
13, 3, 306
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 308
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, 1, -2
HWB
270, 13%, 86%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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