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
17323D
RGB
23, 50, 61
HSL
197, 45%, 16%
HSB
197, 62%, 24%
CMYK
62, 18, 0, 76
LAB
19, -8, -10
LCH
19, 13, 233
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 227
XYZ
2, 3, 5
LUV
19, -10, -10
HWB
197, 9%, 76%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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