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
141427
RGB
20, 20, 39
HSL
240, 32%, 12%
HSB
240, 49%, 15%
CMYK
49, 49, 0, 85
LAB
7, 5, -13
LCH
7, 14, 289
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 283
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, -1, -8
HWB
240, 8%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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