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
121D11
RGB
18, 29, 17
HSL
115, 26%, 9%
HSB
115, 41%, 11%
CMYK
38, 0, 41, 89
LAB
9, -8, 6
LCH
9, 10, 140
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 143
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -3, 5
HWB
115, 7%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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