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
14181B
RGB
20, 24, 27
HSL
206, 15%, 9%
HSB
206, 26%, 11%
CMYK
26, 11, 0, 89
LAB
8, -1, -3
LCH
8, 3, 245
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 240
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -1, -2
HWB
206, 8%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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