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
121621
RGB
18, 22, 33
HSL
224, 29%, 10%
HSB
224, 45%, 13%
CMYK
45, 33, 0, 87
LAB
7, 1, -8
LCH
7, 8, 275
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 269
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, -1, -5
HWB
224, 7%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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