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
11212A
RGB
17, 33, 42
HSL
202, 42%, 12%
HSB
202, 60%, 16%
CMYK
60, 21, 0, 84
LAB
12, -5, -8
LCH
12, 9, 241
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 234
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -5, -6
HWB
202, 7%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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