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
171E17
RGB
23, 30, 23
HSL
120, 13%, 10%
HSB
120, 23%, 12%
CMYK
23, 0, 23, 88
LAB
10, -5, 4
LCH
10, 6, 142
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 145
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -2, 3
HWB
120, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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