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
171C0A
RGB
23, 28, 10
HSL
77, 47%, 7%
HSB
77, 64%, 11%
CMYK
18, 0, 64, 89
LAB
9, -5, 10
LCH
9, 11, 119
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 122
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, -1, 7
HWB
77, 4%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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