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
121D29
RGB
18, 29, 41
HSL
211, 39%, 12%
HSB
211, 56%, 16%
CMYK
56, 29, 0, 84
LAB
10, -2, -10
LCH
10, 10, 259
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 251
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -3, -7
HWB
211, 7%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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