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
141A15
RGB
20, 26, 21
HSL
130, 13%, 9%
HSB
130, 23%, 10%
CMYK
23, 0, 19, 90
LAB
8, -4, 2
LCH
8, 5, 148
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 150
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -2, 2
HWB
130, 8%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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