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
516D66
RGB
81, 109, 102
HSL
165, 15%, 37%
HSB
165, 26%, 43%
CMYK
26, 0, 6, 57
LAB
44, -12, 0
LCH
44, 12, 178
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 178
XYZ
11, 14, 15
LUV
44, -14, 3
HWB
165, 32%, 57%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Hunter Green
#355E3B
Dim Gray
#696969
Gray
#808080
Pine
#01796F
Teal
#008080
Davy's Gray
#555555
Charcoal
#36454F
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