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
173131
RGB
23, 49, 49
HSL
180, 36%, 14%
HSB
180, 53%, 19%
CMYK
53, 0, 0, 81
LAB
18, -10, -3
LCH
18, 11, 198
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 196
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -10, -2
HWB
180, 9%, 81%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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