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
222B23
RGB
34, 43, 35
HSL
127, 12%, 15%
HSB
127, 21%, 17%
CMYK
21, 0, 19, 83
LAB
16, -6, 4
LCH
16, 7, 145
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 148
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, -4, 4
HWB
127, 13%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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