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
11272C
RGB
17, 39, 44
HSL
191, 44%, 12%
HSB
191, 61%, 17%
CMYK
61, 11, 0, 83
LAB
14, -8, -6
LCH
14, 10, 218
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 214
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
14, -7, -5
HWB
191, 7%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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