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
171803
RGB
23, 24, 3
HSL
63, 78%, 5%
HSB
63, 88%, 9%
CMYK
4, 0, 88, 91
LAB
8, -3, 10
LCH
8, 11, 108
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 112
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 0, 7
HWB
63, 1%, 91%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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