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
171816
RGB
23, 24, 22
HSL
90, 4%, 9%
HSB
90, 8%, 9%
CMYK
4, 0, 8, 91
LAB
8, -1, 1
LCH
8, 1, 126
OKLCH
0.21, 0.00, 129
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 0, 1
HWB
90, 9%, 91%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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