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
142429
RGB
20, 36, 41
HSL
194, 34%, 12%
HSB
194, 51%, 16%
CMYK
51, 12, 0, 84
LAB
13, -6, -6
LCH
13, 8, 224
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 220
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -5, -4
HWB
194, 8%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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