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
557275
RGB
85, 114, 117
HSL
186, 16%, 40%
HSB
186, 27%, 46%
CMYK
27, 3, 0, 54
LAB
46, -10, -5
LCH
46, 12, 207
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 204
XYZ
13, 15, 19
LUV
46, -14, -6
HWB
186, 33%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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