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
536D65
RGB
83, 109, 101
HSL
162, 14%, 38%
HSB
162, 24%, 43%
CMYK
24, 0, 7, 57
LAB
44, -11, 1
LCH
44, 11, 174
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 174
XYZ
11, 14, 14
LUV
44, -13, 3
HWB
162, 33%, 57%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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