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
132828
RGB
19, 40, 40
HSL
180, 36%, 12%
HSB
180, 53%, 16%
CMYK
53, 0, 0, 84
LAB
14, -9, -3
LCH
14, 9, 198
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 196
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
14, -7, -2
HWB
180, 7%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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