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
121D26
RGB
18, 29, 38
HSL
207, 36%, 11%
HSB
207, 53%, 15%
CMYK
53, 24, 0, 85
LAB
10, -3, -8
LCH
10, 8, 251
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 244
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -3, -6
HWB
207, 7%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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