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
121921
RGB
18, 25, 33
HSL
212, 29%, 10%
HSB
212, 45%, 13%
CMYK
45, 24, 0, 87
LAB
8, -1, -7
LCH
8, 7, 258
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 252
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -2, -4
HWB
212, 7%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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