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
012124
RGB
1, 33, 36
HSL
185, 95%, 7%
HSB
185, 97%, 14%
CMYK
97, 8, 0, 86
LAB
11, -11, -6
LCH
11, 13, 207
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 204
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -8, -3
HWB
185, 0%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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