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
557377
RGB
85, 115, 119
HSL
187, 17%, 40%
HSB
187, 29%, 47%
CMYK
29, 3, 0, 53
LAB
46, -10, -6
LCH
46, 12, 210
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 206
XYZ
13, 16, 20
LUV
46, -15, -6
HWB
187, 33%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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