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
131A1D
RGB
19, 26, 29
HSL
198, 21%, 9%
HSB
198, 34%, 11%
CMYK
34, 10, 0, 89
LAB
9, -3, -3
LCH
9, 4, 230
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 226
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -2, -2
HWB
198, 7%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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