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
142D2C
RGB
20, 45, 44
HSL
178, 38%, 13%
HSB
178, 56%, 18%
CMYK
56, 0, 2, 82
LAB
16, -10, -3
LCH
16, 11, 194
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 192
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -9, -1
HWB
178, 8%, 82%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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