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
11231E
RGB
17, 35, 30
HSL
163, 35%, 10%
HSB
163, 51%, 14%
CMYK
51, 0, 14, 86
LAB
12, -9, 1
LCH
12, 9, 174
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 174
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, -6, 2
HWB
163, 7%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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