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
131B12
RGB
19, 27, 18
HSL
113, 20%, 9%
HSB
113, 33%, 11%
CMYK
30, 0, 33, 89
LAB
9, -6, 5
LCH
9, 7, 140
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 142
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -2, 4
HWB
113, 7%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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