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
516E69
RGB
81, 110, 105
HSL
170, 15%, 37%
HSB
170, 26%, 43%
CMYK
26, 0, 5, 57
LAB
44, -12, -1
LCH
44, 12, 184
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 183
XYZ
12, 14, 15
LUV
44, -14, 1
HWB
170, 32%, 57%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Hunter Green
#355E3B
Dim Gray
#696969
Gray
#808080
Pine
#01796F
Davy's Gray
#555555
Teal
#008080
Charcoal
#36454F
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