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
121918
RGB
18, 25, 24
HSL
171, 16%, 8%
HSB
171, 28%, 10%
CMYK
28, 0, 4, 90
LAB
8, -3, 0
LCH
8, 4, 187
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 186
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -2, 0
HWB
171, 7%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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