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
17221F
RGB
23, 34, 31
HSL
164, 19%, 11%
HSB
164, 32%, 13%
CMYK
32, 0, 9, 87
LAB
12, -6, 0
LCH
12, 6, 176
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 176
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -4, 1
HWB
164, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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