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
121A1B
RGB
18, 26, 27
HSL
187, 20%, 9%
HSB
187, 33%, 11%
CMYK
33, 4, 0, 89
LAB
8, -4, -2
LCH
8, 4, 209
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 206
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -2, -1
HWB
187, 7%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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