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
171925
RGB
23, 25, 37
HSL
231, 23%, 12%
HSB
231, 38%, 15%
CMYK
38, 32, 0, 85
LAB
9, 2, -9
LCH
9, 9, 282
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 277
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -1, -6
HWB
231, 9%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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