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
171B1E
RGB
23, 27, 30
HSL
206, 13%, 10%
HSB
206, 23%, 12%
CMYK
23, 10, 0, 88
LAB
9, -1, -3
LCH
9, 3, 245
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 240
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -1, -2
HWB
206, 9%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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