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
12221B
RGB
18, 34, 27
HSL
154, 31%, 10%
HSB
154, 47%, 13%
CMYK
47, 0, 21, 87
LAB
12, -9, 2
LCH
12, 9, 164
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 165
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, -5, 3
HWB
154, 7%, 87%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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