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
121907
RGB
18, 25, 7
HSL
83, 56%, 6%
HSB
83, 72%, 10%
CMYK
28, 0, 72, 90
LAB
8, -6, 8
LCH
8, 10, 125
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 127
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, -2, 6
HWB
83, 3%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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