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
123237
RGB
18, 50, 55
HSL
188, 51%, 14%
HSB
188, 67%, 22%
CMYK
67, 9, 0, 78
LAB
19, -11, -7
LCH
19, 13, 213
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 209
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
19, -11, -6
HWB
188, 7%, 78%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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