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
052117
RGB
5, 33, 23
HSL
159, 74%, 7%
HSB
159, 85%, 13%
CMYK
85, 0, 30, 87
LAB
10, -13, 4
LCH
10, 14, 165
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 166
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -8, 4
HWB
159, 2%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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