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
517378
RGB
81, 115, 120
HSL
188, 19%, 39%
HSB
188, 33%, 47%
CMYK
33, 4, 0, 53
LAB
46, -12, -7
LCH
46, 14, 211
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 207
XYZ
13, 15, 20
LUV
46, -17, -8
HWB
188, 32%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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