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
121C1A
RGB
18, 28, 26
HSL
168, 22%, 9%
HSB
168, 36%, 11%
CMYK
36, 0, 7, 89
LAB
9, -5, 0
LCH
9, 5, 182
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 181
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -3, 0
HWB
168, 7%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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