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
172F38
RGB
23, 47, 56
HSL
196, 42%, 15%
HSB
196, 59%, 22%
CMYK
59, 16, 0, 78
LAB
18, -7, -9
LCH
18, 12, 230
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 224
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
18, -9, -8
HWB
196, 9%, 78%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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