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
172C36
RGB
23, 44, 54
HSL
199, 40%, 15%
HSB
199, 57%, 21%
CMYK
57, 19, 0, 79
LAB
17, -6, -9
LCH
17, 11, 236
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 230
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -8, -8
HWB
199, 9%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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