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
122012
RGB
18, 32, 18
HSL
120, 28%, 10%
HSB
120, 44%, 13%
CMYK
44, 0, 44, 87
LAB
11, -9, 7
LCH
11, 12, 141
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 144
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -5, 6
HWB
120, 7%, 87%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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