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
536F6C
RGB
83, 111, 108
HSL
174, 14%, 38%
HSB
174, 25%, 44%
CMYK
25, 0, 3, 56
LAB
45, -11, -2
LCH
45, 11, 189
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 188
XYZ
12, 14, 16
LUV
45, -14, -1
HWB
174, 33%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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