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
172A38
RGB
23, 42, 56
HSL
205, 42%, 15%
HSB
205, 59%, 22%
CMYK
59, 25, 0, 78
LAB
16, -4, -12
LCH
16, 12, 250
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 242
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, -7, -11
HWB
205, 9%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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