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
121E30
RGB
18, 30, 48
HSL
216, 45%, 13%
HSB
216, 63%, 19%
CMYK
63, 37, 0, 81
LAB
11, 0, -14
LCH
11, 14, 268
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 258
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
11, -4, -11
HWB
216, 7%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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