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
121B23
RGB
18, 27, 35
HSL
208, 32%, 10%
HSB
208, 49%, 14%
CMYK
49, 23, 0, 86
LAB
9, -2, -7
LCH
9, 7, 252
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 246
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -3, -5
HWB
208, 7%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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