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
121629
RGB
18, 22, 41
HSL
230, 39%, 12%
HSB
230, 56%, 16%
CMYK
56, 46, 0, 84
LAB
8, 3, -14
LCH
8, 14, 282
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 274
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -2, -9
HWB
230, 7%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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