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
212412
RGB
33, 36, 18
HSL
70, 33%, 11%
HSB
70, 50%, 14%
CMYK
8, 0, 50, 86
LAB
13, -4, 11
LCH
13, 12, 110
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 116
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, -1, 9
HWB
70, 7%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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