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
172123
RGB
23, 33, 35
HSL
190, 21%, 11%
HSB
190, 34%, 14%
CMYK
34, 6, 0, 86
LAB
12, -4, -3
LCH
12, 5, 215
OKLCH
0.24, 0.01, 211
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -4, -2
HWB
190, 9%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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