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
0C1728
RGB
12, 23, 40
HSL
216, 54%, 10%
HSB
216, 70%, 16%
CMYK
70, 42, 0, 84
LAB
7, 0, -13
LCH
7, 13, 270
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 259
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, -3, -8
HWB
216, 5%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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