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
12232E
RGB
18, 35, 46
HSL
204, 44%, 13%
HSB
204, 61%, 18%
CMYK
61, 24, 0, 82
LAB
13, -4, -10
LCH
13, 11, 246
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 238
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
13, -5, -8
HWB
204, 7%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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