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
0C1921
RGB
12, 25, 33
HSL
203, 47%, 9%
HSB
203, 64%, 13%
CMYK
64, 24, 0, 87
LAB
8, -4, -7
LCH
8, 8, 245
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 237
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -3, -4
HWB
203, 5%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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