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
121F16
RGB
18, 31, 22
HSL
138, 27%, 10%
HSB
138, 42%, 12%
CMYK
42, 0, 29, 88
LAB
10, -8, 4
LCH
10, 9, 151
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 154
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -4, 4
HWB
138, 7%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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