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
12181D
RGB
18, 24, 29
HSL
207, 23%, 9%
HSB
207, 38%, 11%
CMYK
38, 17, 0, 89
LAB
8, -2, -5
LCH
8, 5, 250
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 244
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -2, -3
HWB
207, 7%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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