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
17180A
RGB
23, 24, 10
HSL
64, 41%, 7%
HSB
64, 58%, 9%
CMYK
4, 0, 58, 91
LAB
8, -3, 7
LCH
8, 8, 109
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 112
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 0, 5
HWB
64, 4%, 91%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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