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
142A2B
RGB
20, 42, 43
HSL
183, 37%, 12%
HSB
183, 53%, 17%
CMYK
53, 2, 0, 83
LAB
15, -9, -4
LCH
15, 10, 202
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 199
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -8, -2
HWB
183, 8%, 83%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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