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
121B0F
RGB
18, 27, 15
HSL
105, 29%, 8%
HSB
105, 44%, 11%
CMYK
33, 0, 44, 89
LAB
9, -6, 6
LCH
9, 9, 136
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 138
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -3, 5
HWB
105, 6%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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