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
121910
RGB
18, 25, 16
HSL
107, 22%, 8%
HSB
107, 36%, 10%
CMYK
28, 0, 36, 90
LAB
8, -5, 5
LCH
8, 7, 137
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 139
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -2, 3
HWB
107, 6%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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