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
12181C
RGB
18, 24, 28
HSL
204, 22%, 9%
HSB
204, 36%, 11%
CMYK
36, 14, 0, 89
LAB
8, -2, -4
LCH
8, 4, 243
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 237
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -2, -2
HWB
204, 7%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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