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
0C191E
RGB
12, 25, 30
HSL
197, 43%, 8%
HSB
197, 60%, 12%
CMYK
60, 17, 0, 88
LAB
8, -4, -5
LCH
8, 7, 232
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 224
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -3, -3
HWB
197, 5%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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