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
11181E
RGB
17, 24, 30
HSL
208, 28%, 9%
HSB
208, 43%, 12%
CMYK
43, 20, 0, 88
LAB
8, -2, -5
LCH
8, 6, 251
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 245
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -2, -3
HWB
208, 7%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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