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
141C1F
RGB
20, 28, 31
HSL
196, 22%, 10%
HSB
196, 35%, 12%
CMYK
35, 10, 0, 88
LAB
10, -3, -3
LCH
10, 5, 227
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 223
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -3, -2
HWB
196, 8%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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