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
12181F
RGB
18, 24, 31
HSL
212, 27%, 10%
HSB
212, 42%, 12%
CMYK
42, 23, 0, 88
LAB
8, -1, -6
LCH
8, 6, 259
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 253
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -2, -4
HWB
212, 7%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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