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
537677
RGB
83, 118, 119
HSL
182, 18%, 40%
HSB
182, 30%, 47%
CMYK
30, 1, 0, 53
LAB
47, -13, -5
LCH
47, 14, 201
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 198
XYZ
13, 16, 20
LUV
47, -17, -4
HWB
182, 33%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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