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
172A34
RGB
23, 42, 52
HSL
201, 39%, 15%
HSB
201, 56%, 20%
CMYK
56, 19, 0, 80
LAB
16, -5, -9
LCH
16, 11, 239
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 232
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, -7, -8
HWB
201, 9%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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