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
172B2D
RGB
23, 43, 45
HSL
185, 32%, 13%
HSB
185, 49%, 18%
CMYK
49, 4, 0, 82
LAB
16, -8, -4
LCH
16, 9, 207
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 204
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -7, -3
HWB
185, 9%, 82%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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