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
171A0F
RGB
23, 26, 15
HSL
76, 27%, 8%
HSB
76, 42%, 10%
CMYK
12, 0, 42, 90
LAB
9, -3, 6
LCH
9, 7, 118
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 121
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -1, 4
HWB
76, 6%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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