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
131A28
RGB
19, 26, 40
HSL
220, 36%, 12%
HSB
220, 53%, 16%
CMYK
53, 35, 0, 84
LAB
9, 0, -11
LCH
9, 11, 271
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 264
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -2, -8
HWB
220, 7%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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