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
17151B
RGB
23, 21, 27
HSL
260, 13%, 9%
HSB
260, 22%, 11%
CMYK
15, 22, 0, 89
LAB
7, 2, -4
LCH
7, 4, 299
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 301
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 0, -2
HWB
260, 8%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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