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
17190B
RGB
23, 25, 11
HSL
69, 39%, 7%
HSB
69, 56%, 10%
CMYK
8, 0, 56, 90
LAB
8, -3, 8
LCH
8, 8, 113
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 115
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 0, 5
HWB
69, 4%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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