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
121A20
RGB
18, 26, 32
HSL
206, 28%, 10%
HSB
206, 44%, 13%
CMYK
44, 19, 0, 87
LAB
9, -2, -5
LCH
9, 6, 247
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 241
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -2, -3
HWB
206, 7%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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