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
171E1F
RGB
23, 30, 31
HSL
188, 15%, 11%
HSB
188, 26%, 12%
CMYK
26, 3, 0, 88
LAB
11, -3, -2
LCH
11, 4, 210
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 207
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -2, -1
HWB
188, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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