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
171903
RGB
23, 25, 3
HSL
65, 79%, 5%
HSB
65, 88%, 10%
CMYK
8, 0, 88, 90
LAB
8, -4, 11
LCH
8, 11, 111
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 114
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 0, 8
HWB
65, 1%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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