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
172116
RGB
23, 33, 22
HSL
115, 20%, 11%
HSB
115, 33%, 13%
CMYK
30, 0, 33, 87
LAB
11, -7, 6
LCH
11, 9, 139
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 142
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -3, 5
HWB
115, 9%, 87%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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