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
171D1E
RGB
23, 29, 30
HSL
189, 13%, 10%
HSB
189, 23%, 12%
CMYK
23, 3, 0, 88
LAB
10, -3, -2
LCH
10, 3, 212
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 209
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -2, -1
HWB
189, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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