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
17161A
RGB
23, 22, 26
HSL
255, 8%, 9%
HSB
255, 15%, 10%
CMYK
12, 15, 0, 90
LAB
7, 1, -3
LCH
7, 3, 296
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 297
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 0, -2
HWB
255, 9%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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