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
0C1916
RGB
12, 25, 22
HSL
166, 35%, 7%
HSB
166, 52%, 10%
CMYK
52, 0, 12, 90
LAB
7, -6, 0
LCH
7, 6, 178
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 178
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, -3, 1
HWB
166, 5%, 90%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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