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
172426
RGB
23, 36, 38
HSL
188, 25%, 12%
HSB
188, 39%, 15%
CMYK
39, 5, 0, 85
LAB
13, -5, -3
LCH
13, 6, 211
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 208
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -5, -2
HWB
188, 9%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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