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
141A11
RGB
20, 26, 17
HSL
100, 21%, 8%
HSB
100, 35%, 10%
CMYK
23, 0, 35, 90
LAB
8, -5, 5
LCH
8, 7, 133
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 135
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -2, 4
HWB
100, 7%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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