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
517175
RGB
81, 113, 117
HSL
187, 18%, 39%
HSB
187, 31%, 46%
CMYK
31, 3, 0, 54
LAB
45, -11, -6
LCH
45, 13, 209
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 206
XYZ
13, 15, 19
LUV
45, -16, -7
HWB
187, 32%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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