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
14190D
RGB
20, 25, 13
HSL
85, 32%, 7%
HSB
85, 48%, 10%
CMYK
20, 0, 48, 90
LAB
8, -4, 6
LCH
8, 8, 125
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 127
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -1, 5
HWB
85, 5%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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