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
121D22
RGB
18, 29, 34
HSL
199, 31%, 10%
HSB
199, 47%, 13%
CMYK
47, 15, 0, 87
LAB
10, -4, -5
LCH
10, 6, 233
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 228
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -3, -3
HWB
199, 7%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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