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
141D1C
RGB
20, 29, 28
HSL
173, 18%, 10%
HSB
173, 31%, 11%
CMYK
31, 0, 3, 89
LAB
10, -4, -1
LCH
10, 5, 189
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 188
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -3, 0
HWB
173, 8%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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