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
17282D
RGB
23, 40, 45
HSL
194, 32%, 13%
HSB
194, 49%, 18%
CMYK
49, 11, 0, 82
LAB
15, -6, -6
LCH
15, 8, 223
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 218
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -6, -4
HWB
194, 9%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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