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
121A1E
RGB
18, 26, 30
HSL
200, 25%, 9%
HSB
200, 40%, 12%
CMYK
40, 13, 0, 88
LAB
9, -3, -4
LCH
9, 5, 235
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 230
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -2, -2
HWB
200, 7%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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