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
112422
RGB
17, 36, 34
HSL
174, 36%, 10%
HSB
174, 53%, 14%
CMYK
53, 0, 6, 86
LAB
13, -9, -1
LCH
13, 9, 188
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 187
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
13, -6, 0
HWB
174, 7%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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