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
50716F
RGB
80, 113, 111
HSL
176, 17%, 38%
HSB
176, 29%, 44%
CMYK
29, 0, 2, 56
LAB
45, -13, -3
LCH
45, 13, 193
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 191
XYZ
12, 15, 17
LUV
45, -16, -2
HWB
176, 31%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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