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
121B1E
RGB
18, 27, 30
HSL
195, 25%, 9%
HSB
195, 40%, 12%
CMYK
40, 10, 0, 88
LAB
9, -4, -3
LCH
9, 5, 225
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 220
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -3, -2
HWB
195, 7%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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