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
11201D
RGB
17, 32, 29
HSL
168, 31%, 10%
HSB
168, 47%, 13%
CMYK
47, 0, 9, 87
LAB
11, -7, 0
LCH
11, 7, 181
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 180
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -5, 1
HWB
168, 7%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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