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
173227
RGB
23, 50, 39
HSL
156, 37%, 14%
HSB
156, 54%, 20%
CMYK
54, 0, 22, 80
LAB
18, -13, 4
LCH
18, 14, 165
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 165
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
18, -10, 5
HWB
156, 9%, 80%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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