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
172F30
RGB
23, 47, 48
HSL
182, 35%, 14%
HSB
182, 52%, 19%
CMYK
52, 2, 0, 81
LAB
17, -10, -4
LCH
17, 10, 201
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 199
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -9, -3
HWB
182, 9%, 81%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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