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
11171B
RGB
17, 23, 27
HSL
204, 23%, 9%
HSB
204, 37%, 11%
CMYK
37, 15, 0, 89
LAB
7, -2, -4
LCH
7, 4, 244
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 237
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, -2, -2
HWB
204, 7%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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