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
121D1B
RGB
18, 29, 27
HSL
169, 23%, 9%
HSB
169, 38%, 11%
CMYK
38, 0, 7, 89
LAB
10, -6, 0
LCH
10, 6, 183
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 182
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -3, 0
HWB
169, 7%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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