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
142A28
RGB
20, 42, 40
HSL
175, 35%, 12%
HSB
175, 52%, 16%
CMYK
52, 0, 5, 84
LAB
15, -10, -2
LCH
15, 10, 189
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 188
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
15, -8, 0
HWB
175, 8%, 84%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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