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
171E30
RGB
23, 30, 48
HSL
223, 35%, 14%
HSB
223, 52%, 19%
CMYK
52, 37, 0, 81
LAB
11, 1, -13
LCH
11, 13, 276
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 267
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
11, -3, -11
HWB
223, 9%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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