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
171C06
RGB
23, 28, 6
HSL
74, 65%, 7%
HSB
74, 79%, 11%
CMYK
18, 0, 79, 89
LAB
9, -6, 11
LCH
9, 13, 117
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 120
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, -1, 8
HWB
74, 2%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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