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
516E65
RGB
81, 110, 101
HSL
161, 15%, 37%
HSB
161, 26%, 43%
CMYK
26, 0, 8, 57
LAB
44, -13, 1
LCH
44, 13, 174
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 174
XYZ
11, 14, 14
LUV
44, -14, 4
HWB
161, 32%, 57%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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