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
17181D
RGB
23, 24, 29
HSL
230, 12%, 10%
HSB
230, 21%, 11%
CMYK
21, 17, 0, 89
LAB
8, 1, -4
LCH
8, 4, 279
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 277
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 0, -2
HWB
230, 9%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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