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
50726D
RGB
80, 114, 109
HSL
171, 18%, 38%
HSB
171, 30%, 45%
CMYK
30, 0, 4, 55
LAB
45, -14, -1
LCH
45, 14, 186
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 185
XYZ
12, 15, 17
LUV
45, -17, 0
HWB
171, 31%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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