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
516F6B
RGB
81, 111, 107
HSL
172, 16%, 38%
HSB
172, 27%, 44%
CMYK
27, 0, 4, 56
LAB
44, -12, -1
LCH
44, 12, 187
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 186
XYZ
12, 14, 16
LUV
44, -15, 0
HWB
172, 32%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Hunter Green
#355E3B
Dim Gray
#696969
Pine
#01796F
Gray
#808080
Teal
#008080
Davy's Gray
#555555
Charcoal
#36454F
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