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
17201F
RGB
23, 32, 31
HSL
173, 16%, 11%
HSB
173, 28%, 13%
CMYK
28, 0, 3, 87
LAB
11, -4, -1
LCH
11, 4, 189
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 188
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -3, 0
HWB
173, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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