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
14182A
RGB
20, 24, 42
HSL
229, 35%, 12%
HSB
229, 52%, 16%
CMYK
52, 43, 0, 84
LAB
9, 3, -13
LCH
9, 13, 282
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 273
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -2, -9
HWB
229, 8%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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