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
172B23
RGB
23, 43, 35
HSL
156, 30%, 13%
HSB
156, 47%, 17%
CMYK
47, 0, 19, 83
LAB
16, -10, 3
LCH
16, 11, 166
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 167
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, -7, 3
HWB
156, 9%, 83%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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