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
142123
RGB
20, 33, 35
HSL
188, 27%, 11%
HSB
188, 43%, 14%
CMYK
43, 6, 0, 86
LAB
12, -5, -3
LCH
12, 6, 211
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 208
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -4, -2
HWB
188, 8%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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