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
172B31
RGB
23, 43, 49
HSL
194, 36%, 14%
HSB
194, 53%, 19%
CMYK
53, 12, 0, 81
LAB
16, -7, -7
LCH
16, 10, 224
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 219
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -7, -6
HWB
194, 9%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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