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
121620
RGB
18, 22, 32
HSL
223, 28%, 10%
HSB
223, 44%, 13%
CMYK
44, 31, 0, 87
LAB
7, 0, -8
LCH
7, 8, 273
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 268
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, -1, -5
HWB
223, 7%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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