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
557165
RGB
85, 113, 101
HSL
154, 14%, 39%
HSB
154, 25%, 44%
CMYK
25, 0, 11, 56
LAB
45, -13, 3
LCH
45, 13, 166
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 167
XYZ
12, 15, 15
LUV
45, -14, 6
HWB
154, 33%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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