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
0C1918
RGB
12, 25, 24
HSL
175, 35%, 7%
HSB
175, 52%, 10%
CMYK
52, 0, 4, 90
LAB
8, -6, -1
LCH
8, 6, 192
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 190
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -3, 0
HWB
175, 5%, 90%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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