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
0C2129
RGB
12, 33, 41
HSL
197, 55%, 10%
HSB
197, 71%, 16%
CMYK
71, 20, 0, 84
LAB
11, -6, -8
LCH
11, 10, 231
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 225
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -6, -6
HWB
197, 5%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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