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
12261F
RGB
18, 38, 31
HSL
159, 36%, 11%
HSB
159, 53%, 15%
CMYK
53, 0, 18, 85
LAB
13, -10, 2
LCH
13, 10, 169
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 169
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -7, 3
HWB
159, 7%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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