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
50716A
RGB
80, 113, 106
HSL
167, 17%, 38%
HSB
167, 29%, 44%
CMYK
29, 0, 6, 56
LAB
45, -14, 0
LCH
45, 14, 181
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 180
XYZ
12, 15, 16
LUV
45, -16, 2
HWB
167, 31%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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