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
22210B
RGB
34, 33, 11
HSL
57, 51%, 9%
HSB
57, 68%, 13%
CMYK
0, 3, 68, 87
LAB
12, -2, 14
LCH
12, 14, 100
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 106
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 1, 10
HWB
57, 4%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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