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
222733
RGB
34, 39, 51
HSL
222, 20%, 17%
HSB
222, 33%, 20%
CMYK
33, 24, 0, 80
LAB
16, 0, -9
LCH
16, 9, 272
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 267
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -2, -8
HWB
222, 13%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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