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
173138
RGB
23, 49, 56
HSL
193, 42%, 15%
HSB
193, 59%, 22%
CMYK
59, 13, 0, 78
LAB
19, -9, -8
LCH
19, 12, 222
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 217
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
19, -9, -7
HWB
193, 9%, 78%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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