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
172E2C
RGB
23, 46, 44
HSL
175, 33%, 14%
HSB
175, 50%, 18%
CMYK
50, 0, 4, 82
LAB
17, -10, -2
LCH
17, 10, 190
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 188
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -8, -1
HWB
175, 9%, 82%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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