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
222A2E
RGB
34, 42, 46
HSL
200, 15%, 16%
HSB
200, 26%, 18%
CMYK
26, 9, 0, 82
LAB
16, -3, -4
LCH
16, 5, 234
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 229
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -3, -3
HWB
200, 13%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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