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
112127
RGB
17, 33, 39
HSL
196, 39%, 11%
HSB
196, 56%, 15%
CMYK
56, 15, 0, 85
LAB
12, -5, -6
LCH
12, 8, 229
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 224
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -5, -5
HWB
196, 7%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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