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
517474
RGB
81, 116, 116
HSL
180, 18%, 39%
HSB
180, 30%, 45%
CMYK
30, 0, 0, 55
LAB
46, -13, -4
LCH
46, 14, 198
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 196
XYZ
13, 16, 19
LUV
46, -17, -4
HWB
180, 32%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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