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
121E25
RGB
18, 30, 37
HSL
202, 35%, 11%
HSB
202, 51%, 15%
CMYK
51, 19, 0, 85
LAB
10, -4, -7
LCH
10, 8, 241
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 235
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -4, -5
HWB
202, 7%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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