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
141D1E
RGB
20, 29, 30
HSL
186, 20%, 10%
HSB
186, 33%, 12%
CMYK
33, 3, 0, 88
LAB
10, -4, -2
LCH
10, 5, 208
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 205
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -3, -1
HWB
186, 8%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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