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
122731
RGB
18, 39, 49
HSL
199, 46%, 13%
HSB
199, 63%, 19%
CMYK
63, 20, 0, 81
LAB
14, -6, -9
LCH
14, 11, 237
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 230
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, -7, -8
HWB
199, 7%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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