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
12221D
RGB
18, 34, 29
HSL
161, 31%, 10%
HSB
161, 47%, 13%
CMYK
47, 0, 15, 87
LAB
12, -8, 1
LCH
12, 8, 172
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 172
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, -5, 2
HWB
161, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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