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
131B13
RGB
19, 27, 19
HSL
120, 17%, 9%
HSB
120, 30%, 11%
CMYK
30, 0, 30, 89
LAB
9, -5, 4
LCH
9, 7, 143
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 145
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -2, 3
HWB
120, 7%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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