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
222D2A
RGB
34, 45, 42
HSL
164, 14%, 15%
HSB
164, 24%, 18%
CMYK
24, 0, 7, 82
LAB
17, -5, 0
LCH
17, 6, 177
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 177
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -5, 1
HWB
164, 13%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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