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
173033
RGB
23, 48, 51
HSL
186, 38%, 15%
HSB
186, 55%, 20%
CMYK
55, 6, 0, 80
LAB
18, -9, -5
LCH
18, 11, 209
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 206
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
18, -9, -4
HWB
186, 9%, 80%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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