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
121827
RGB
18, 24, 39
HSL
223, 37%, 11%
HSB
223, 54%, 15%
CMYK
54, 38, 0, 85
LAB
8, 1, -11
LCH
8, 11, 275
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 267
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -2, -8
HWB
223, 7%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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