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
17282B
RGB
23, 40, 43
HSL
189, 30%, 13%
HSB
189, 47%, 17%
CMYK
47, 7, 0, 83
LAB
15, -7, -4
LCH
15, 8, 213
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 210
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -6, -3
HWB
189, 9%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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