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
18180C
RGB
24, 24, 12
HSL
60, 33%, 7%
HSB
60, 50%, 9%
CMYK
0, 0, 50, 91
LAB
8, -2, 7
LCH
8, 7, 105
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 108
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 0, 5
HWB
60, 5%, 91%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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