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
0C1927
RGB
12, 25, 39
HSL
211, 53%, 10%
HSB
211, 69%, 15%
CMYK
69, 36, 0, 85
LAB
8, -2, -12
LCH
8, 12, 261
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 251
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -3, -7
HWB
211, 5%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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