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
171C17
RGB
23, 28, 23
HSL
120, 10%, 10%
HSB
120, 18%, 11%
CMYK
18, 0, 18, 89
LAB
10, -3, 3
LCH
10, 4, 142
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 145
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -2, 2
HWB
120, 9%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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