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
0C1822
RGB
12, 24, 34
HSL
207, 48%, 9%
HSB
207, 65%, 13%
CMYK
65, 29, 0, 87
LAB
8, -3, -9
LCH
8, 9, 254
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 245
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -3, -5
HWB
207, 5%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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