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
24272E
RGB
36, 39, 46
HSL
222, 12%, 16%
HSB
222, 22%, 18%
CMYK
22, 15, 0, 82
LAB
16, 0, -5
LCH
16, 5, 270
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 267
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -2, -5
HWB
222, 14%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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