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
17162A
RGB
23, 22, 42
HSL
243, 31%, 13%
HSB
243, 48%, 16%
CMYK
45, 48, 0, 84
LAB
8, 5, -14
LCH
8, 15, 291
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 285
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, 0, -9
HWB
243, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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