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
121C29
RGB
18, 28, 41
HSL
214, 39%, 12%
HSB
214, 56%, 16%
CMYK
56, 32, 0, 84
LAB
10, -1, -10
LCH
10, 10, 263
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 255
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -3, -8
HWB
214, 7%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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