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
112223
RGB
17, 34, 35
HSL
183, 35%, 10%
HSB
183, 51%, 14%
CMYK
51, 3, 0, 86
LAB
12, -7, -3
LCH
12, 8, 203
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 201
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -5, -2
HWB
183, 7%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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