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
171E28
RGB
23, 30, 40
HSL
215, 27%, 12%
HSB
215, 43%, 16%
CMYK
42, 25, 0, 84
LAB
11, -1, -8
LCH
11, 8, 263
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 257
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -3, -6
HWB
215, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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