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
172B32
RGB
23, 43, 50
HSL
196, 37%, 14%
HSB
196, 54%, 20%
CMYK
54, 14, 0, 80
LAB
16, -7, -7
LCH
16, 10, 227
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 222
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -7, -6
HWB
196, 9%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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