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
131718
RGB
19, 23, 24
HSL
192, 12%, 8%
HSB
192, 21%, 9%
CMYK
21, 4, 0, 91
LAB
7, -2, -1
LCH
7, 2, 220
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 214
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, -1, -1
HWB
192, 7%, 91%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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