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
172124
RGB
23, 33, 36
HSL
194, 22%, 12%
HSB
194, 36%, 14%
CMYK
36, 8, 0, 86
LAB
12, -4, -4
LCH
12, 5, 222
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 218
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -4, -2
HWB
194, 9%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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