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
22221C
RGB
34, 34, 28
HSL
60, 10%, 12%
HSB
60, 18%, 13%
CMYK
0, 0, 18, 87
LAB
13, -1, 4
LCH
13, 4, 104
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 107
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, 0, 3
HWB
60, 11%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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