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
0C201B
RGB
12, 32, 27
HSL
165, 45%, 9%
HSB
165, 63%, 13%
CMYK
62, 0, 16, 87
LAB
10, -10, 1
LCH
10, 10, 175
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 175
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -6, 1
HWB
165, 5%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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