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
171E18
RGB
23, 30, 24
HSL
129, 13%, 10%
HSB
129, 23%, 12%
CMYK
23, 0, 20, 88
LAB
10, -5, 3
LCH
10, 5, 146
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 149
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -2, 3
HWB
129, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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