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
11212C
RGB
17, 33, 44
HSL
204, 44%, 12%
HSB
204, 61%, 17%
CMYK
61, 25, 0, 83
LAB
12, -4, -10
LCH
12, 10, 247
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 240
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
12, -5, -8
HWB
204, 7%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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