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
121A28
RGB
18, 26, 40
HSL
218, 38%, 11%
HSB
218, 55%, 16%
CMYK
55, 35, 0, 84
LAB
9, 0, -11
LCH
9, 11, 269
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 261
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -3, -8
HWB
218, 7%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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