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
172A23
RGB
23, 42, 35
HSL
158, 29%, 13%
HSB
158, 45%, 16%
CMYK
45, 0, 17, 84
LAB
15, -10, 2
LCH
15, 10, 168
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 169
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
15, -7, 3
HWB
158, 9%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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