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
222833
RGB
34, 40, 51
HSL
219, 20%, 17%
HSB
219, 33%, 20%
CMYK
33, 22, 0, 80
LAB
16, 0, -8
LCH
16, 8, 268
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 262
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -3, -8
HWB
219, 13%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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