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
11231B
RGB
17, 35, 27
HSL
153, 35%, 10%
HSB
153, 51%, 14%
CMYK
51, 0, 23, 86
LAB
12, -10, 3
LCH
12, 10, 163
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 164
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, -6, 3
HWB
153, 7%, 86%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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