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
172723
RGB
23, 39, 35
HSL
165, 26%, 12%
HSB
165, 41%, 15%
CMYK
41, 0, 10, 85
LAB
14, -8, 0
LCH
14, 8, 177
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 177
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
14, -6, 1
HWB
165, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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