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
17262C
RGB
23, 38, 44
HSL
197, 31%, 13%
HSB
197, 48%, 17%
CMYK
48, 14, 0, 83
LAB
14, -5, -6
LCH
14, 8, 230
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 225
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, -5, -5
HWB
197, 9%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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