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
171820
RGB
23, 24, 32
HSL
233, 16%, 11%
HSB
233, 28%, 13%
CMYK
28, 25, 0, 87
LAB
8, 1, -6
LCH
8, 6, 282
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 279
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -1, -4
HWB
233, 9%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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