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
171B21
RGB
23, 27, 33
HSL
216, 18%, 11%
HSB
216, 30%, 13%
CMYK
30, 18, 0, 87
LAB
10, -1, -5
LCH
10, 5, 263
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 258
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -1, -3
HWB
216, 9%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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