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
172520
RGB
23, 37, 32
HSL
159, 23%, 12%
HSB
159, 38%, 15%
CMYK
38, 0, 14, 85
LAB
13, -7, 1
LCH
13, 7, 170
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 170
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -5, 2
HWB
159, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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