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
171822
RGB
23, 24, 34
HSL
235, 19%, 11%
HSB
235, 32%, 13%
CMYK
32, 29, 0, 87
LAB
9, 2, -7
LCH
9, 7, 284
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 280
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -1, -5
HWB
235, 9%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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