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
12202E
RGB
18, 32, 46
HSL
210, 44%, 13%
HSB
210, 61%, 18%
CMYK
61, 30, 0, 82
LAB
12, -2, -11
LCH
12, 12, 258
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 249
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
12, -4, -9
HWB
210, 7%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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