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
122129
RGB
18, 33, 41
HSL
201, 39%, 12%
HSB
201, 56%, 16%
CMYK
56, 20, 0, 84
LAB
12, -5, -8
LCH
12, 9, 239
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 233
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -5, -6
HWB
201, 7%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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