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
15180C
RGB
21, 24, 12
HSL
75, 33%, 7%
HSB
75, 50%, 9%
CMYK
12, 0, 50, 91
LAB
8, -3, 6
LCH
8, 7, 118
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 120
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, -1, 4
HWB
75, 5%, 91%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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