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
172D37
RGB
23, 45, 55
HSL
199, 41%, 15%
HSB
199, 58%, 22%
CMYK
58, 18, 0, 78
LAB
17, -6, -9
LCH
17, 11, 235
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 229
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -8, -9
HWB
199, 9%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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