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
171E32
RGB
23, 30, 50
HSL
224, 37%, 14%
HSB
224, 54%, 20%
CMYK
54, 40, 0, 80
LAB
11, 2, -14
LCH
11, 15, 277
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 269
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
11, -3, -12
HWB
224, 9%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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