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
111923
RGB
17, 25, 35
HSL
213, 35%, 10%
HSB
213, 51%, 14%
CMYK
51, 29, 0, 86
LAB
8, -1, -8
LCH
8, 8, 261
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 254
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -2, -5
HWB
213, 7%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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