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
142C35
RGB
20, 44, 53
HSL
196, 45%, 14%
HSB
196, 62%, 21%
CMYK
62, 17, 0, 79
LAB
16, -7, -9
LCH
16, 12, 230
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 225
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, -8, -8
HWB
196, 8%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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