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
142018
RGB
20, 32, 24
HSL
140, 23%, 10%
HSB
140, 38%, 13%
CMYK
38, 0, 25, 87
LAB
11, -7, 4
LCH
11, 8, 153
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 155
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -4, 3
HWB
140, 8%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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