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
12171A
RGB
18, 23, 26
HSL
203, 18%, 9%
HSB
203, 31%, 10%
CMYK
31, 12, 0, 90
LAB
7, -2, -3
LCH
7, 3, 241
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 234
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, -1, -2
HWB
203, 7%, 90%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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