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
516F63
RGB
81, 111, 99
HSL
156, 16%, 38%
HSB
156, 27%, 44%
CMYK
27, 0, 11, 56
LAB
44, -13, 3
LCH
44, 14, 167
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 168
XYZ
11, 14, 14
LUV
44, -15, 6
HWB
156, 32%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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