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
0C1D20
RGB
12, 29, 32
HSL
189, 45%, 9%
HSB
189, 63%, 13%
CMYK
62, 9, 0, 87
LAB
9, -7, -4
LCH
9, 8, 214
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 210
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -5, -3
HWB
189, 5%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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