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
141629
RGB
20, 22, 41
HSL
234, 34%, 12%
HSB
234, 51%, 16%
CMYK
51, 46, 0, 84
LAB
8, 4, -13
LCH
8, 14, 286
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 278
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -1, -9
HWB
234, 8%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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