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
222C3D
RGB
34, 44, 61
HSL
218, 28%, 19%
HSB
218, 44%, 24%
CMYK
44, 28, 0, 76
LAB
18, 0, -12
LCH
18, 12, 268
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 261
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
18, -4, -12
HWB
218, 13%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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