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
536F66
RGB
83, 111, 102
HSL
161, 14%, 38%
HSB
161, 25%, 44%
CMYK
25, 0, 8, 56
LAB
44, -12, 2
LCH
44, 12, 173
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 173
XYZ
12, 14, 15
LUV
44, -14, 4
HWB
161, 33%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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