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
517168
RGB
81, 113, 104
HSL
163, 16%, 38%
HSB
163, 28%, 44%
CMYK
28, 0, 8, 56
LAB
45, -14, 1
LCH
45, 14, 175
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 175
XYZ
12, 15, 15
LUV
45, -16, 4
HWB
163, 32%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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