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
121915
RGB
18, 25, 21
HSL
146, 16%, 8%
HSB
146, 28%, 10%
CMYK
28, 0, 16, 90
LAB
8, -4, 2
LCH
8, 4, 158
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 160
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -2, 1
HWB
146, 7%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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