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
537371
RGB
83, 115, 113
HSL
176, 16%, 39%
HSB
176, 28%, 45%
CMYK
28, 0, 2, 55
LAB
46, -12, -3
LCH
46, 13, 193
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 191
XYZ
13, 15, 18
LUV
46, -16, -2
HWB
176, 33%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Hunter Green
#355E3B
Pine
#01796F
Teal
#008080
Davy's Gray
#555555
Dim Gray
#696969
Charcoal
#36454F
Gray
#808080
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