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
172F3A
RGB
23, 47, 58
HSL
199, 43%, 16%
HSB
199, 60%, 23%
CMYK
60, 19, 0, 77
LAB
18, -7, -10
LCH
18, 12, 236
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 229
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
18, -9, -9
HWB
199, 9%, 77%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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