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
53726C
RGB
83, 114, 108
HSL
168, 16%, 39%
HSB
168, 27%, 45%
CMYK
27, 0, 5, 55
LAB
45, -13, 0
LCH
45, 13, 182
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 182
XYZ
12, 15, 16
LUV
45, -15, 1
HWB
168, 33%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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