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
172D3C
RGB
23, 45, 60
HSL
204, 45%, 16%
HSB
204, 62%, 24%
CMYK
62, 25, 0, 76
LAB
17, -5, -12
LCH
17, 13, 248
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 240
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
17, -8, -12
HWB
204, 9%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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