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
17232D
RGB
23, 35, 45
HSL
207, 32%, 13%
HSB
207, 49%, 18%
CMYK
49, 22, 0, 82
LAB
13, -3, -8
LCH
13, 9, 251
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 244
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
13, -4, -7
HWB
207, 9%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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