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
121B28
RGB
18, 27, 40
HSL
215, 38%, 11%
HSB
215, 55%, 16%
CMYK
55, 33, 0, 84
LAB
9, -1, -10
LCH
9, 10, 266
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 258
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -3, -7
HWB
215, 7%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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