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
121F12
RGB
18, 31, 18
HSL
120, 27%, 10%
HSB
120, 42%, 12%
CMYK
42, 0, 42, 88
LAB
10, -9, 7
LCH
10, 11, 142
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 144
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -4, 5
HWB
120, 7%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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