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
17171F
RGB
23, 23, 31
HSL
240, 15%, 11%
HSB
240, 26%, 12%
CMYK
26, 26, 0, 88
LAB
8, 2, -6
LCH
8, 6, 287
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 285
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 0, -4
HWB
240, 9%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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