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
142121
RGB
20, 33, 33
HSL
180, 25%, 10%
HSB
180, 39%, 13%
CMYK
39, 0, 0, 87
LAB
12, -6, -2
LCH
12, 6, 198
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 196
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -4, -1
HWB
180, 8%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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