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
122128
RGB
18, 33, 40
HSL
199, 38%, 11%
HSB
199, 55%, 16%
CMYK
55, 18, 0, 84
LAB
12, -5, -7
LCH
12, 8, 235
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 229
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -5, -5
HWB
199, 7%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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