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
172B36
RGB
23, 43, 54
HSL
201, 40%, 15%
HSB
201, 57%, 21%
CMYK
57, 20, 0, 79
LAB
16, -6, -10
LCH
16, 11, 241
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 234
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, -7, -9
HWB
201, 9%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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