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
14161C
RGB
20, 22, 28
HSL
225, 17%, 9%
HSB
225, 29%, 11%
CMYK
29, 21, 0, 89
LAB
7, 0, -5
LCH
7, 5, 274
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 271
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, -1, -3
HWB
225, 8%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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