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
172126
RGB
23, 33, 38
HSL
200, 25%, 12%
HSB
200, 39%, 15%
CMYK
39, 13, 0, 85
LAB
12, -3, -5
LCH
12, 6, 235
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 230
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -4, -4
HWB
200, 9%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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