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
111823
RGB
17, 24, 35
HSL
217, 35%, 10%
HSB
217, 51%, 14%
CMYK
51, 31, 0, 86
LAB
8, -1, -9
LCH
8, 9, 267
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 259
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -2, -6
HWB
217, 7%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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