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
0C212B
RGB
12, 33, 43
HSL
199, 56%, 11%
HSB
199, 72%, 17%
CMYK
72, 23, 0, 83
LAB
11, -6, -9
LCH
11, 11, 238
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 231
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -6, -7
HWB
199, 5%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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