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
222326
RGB
34, 35, 38
HSL
225, 6%, 14%
HSB
225, 11%, 15%
CMYK
11, 8, 0, 85
LAB
14, 0, -2
LCH
14, 2, 273
OKLCH
0.26, 0.01, 271
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
14, -1, -2
HWB
225, 13%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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