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
537169
RGB
83, 113, 105
HSL
164, 15%, 38%
HSB
164, 27%, 44%
CMYK
27, 0, 7, 56
LAB
45, -13, 1
LCH
45, 13, 177
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 177
XYZ
12, 15, 16
LUV
45, -15, 3
HWB
164, 33%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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