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
17242A
RGB
23, 36, 42
HSL
199, 29%, 13%
HSB
199, 45%, 16%
CMYK
45, 14, 0, 84
LAB
13, -4, -6
LCH
13, 7, 234
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 228
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -5, -5
HWB
199, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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