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
537374
RGB
83, 115, 116
HSL
182, 17%, 39%
HSB
182, 28%, 45%
CMYK
28, 1, 0, 55
LAB
46, -12, -4
LCH
46, 13, 201
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 199
XYZ
13, 15, 19
LUV
46, -16, -4
HWB
182, 33%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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