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
22262B
RGB
34, 38, 43
HSL
213, 12%, 15%
HSB
213, 21%, 17%
CMYK
21, 12, 0, 83
LAB
15, -1, -4
LCH
15, 4, 258
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 254
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -2, -3
HWB
213, 13%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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