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
171E09
RGB
23, 30, 9
HSL
80, 54%, 8%
HSB
80, 70%, 12%
CMYK
23, 0, 70, 88
LAB
10, -7, 11
LCH
10, 13, 121
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 125
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
10, -2, 8
HWB
80, 4%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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