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
131C17
RGB
19, 28, 23
HSL
147, 19%, 9%
HSB
147, 32%, 11%
CMYK
32, 0, 18, 89
LAB
9, -5, 2
LCH
9, 6, 159
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 160
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -3, 2
HWB
147, 7%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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