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
0C232B
RGB
12, 35, 43
HSL
195, 56%, 11%
HSB
195, 72%, 17%
CMYK
72, 19, 0, 83
LAB
12, -7, -8
LCH
12, 11, 229
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 223
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
12, -7, -6
HWB
195, 5%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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