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
121E21
RGB
18, 30, 33
HSL
192, 29%, 10%
HSB
192, 45%, 13%
CMYK
45, 9, 0, 87
LAB
10, -5, -4
LCH
10, 6, 219
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 215
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -4, -2
HWB
192, 7%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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