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
12282A
RGB
18, 40, 42
HSL
185, 40%, 12%
HSB
185, 57%, 16%
CMYK
57, 5, 0, 84
LAB
14, -9, -4
LCH
14, 10, 206
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 203
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
14, -7, -3
HWB
185, 7%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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