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
17232C
RGB
23, 35, 44
HSL
206, 31%, 13%
HSB
206, 48%, 17%
CMYK
48, 20, 0, 83
LAB
13, -3, -8
LCH
13, 8, 248
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 241
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
13, -4, -6
HWB
206, 9%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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