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
102014
RGB
16, 32, 20
HSL
135, 33%, 9%
HSB
135, 50%, 13%
CMYK
50, 0, 38, 87
LAB
11, -10, 6
LCH
11, 11, 149
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 151
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -5, 5
HWB
135, 6%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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