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
516F69
RGB
81, 111, 105
HSL
168, 16%, 38%
HSB
168, 27%, 44%
CMYK
27, 0, 5, 56
LAB
44, -12, 0
LCH
44, 12, 182
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 181
XYZ
12, 14, 15
LUV
44, -15, 2
HWB
168, 32%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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