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
171828
RGB
23, 24, 40
HSL
236, 27%, 12%
HSB
236, 43%, 16%
CMYK
42, 40, 0, 84
LAB
9, 3, -11
LCH
9, 12, 286
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 281
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -1, -8
HWB
236, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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