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
171F18
RGB
23, 31, 24
HSL
128, 15%, 11%
HSB
128, 26%, 12%
CMYK
26, 0, 23, 88
LAB
11, -5, 4
LCH
11, 6, 146
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 148
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -3, 3
HWB
128, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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