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
0C181E
RGB
12, 24, 30
HSL
200, 43%, 8%
HSB
200, 60%, 12%
CMYK
60, 20, 0, 88
LAB
7, -4, -6
LCH
7, 7, 239
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 231
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, -3, -3
HWB
200, 5%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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