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
121E28
RGB
18, 30, 40
HSL
207, 38%, 11%
HSB
207, 55%, 16%
CMYK
55, 25, 0, 84
LAB
11, -3, -9
LCH
11, 9, 252
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 244
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -4, -6
HWB
207, 7%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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