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
0C242A
RGB
12, 36, 42
HSL
192, 56%, 11%
HSB
192, 71%, 16%
CMYK
71, 14, 0, 84
LAB
13, -8, -7
LCH
13, 11, 221
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 216
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -7, -5
HWB
192, 5%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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