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
557471
RGB
85, 116, 113
HSL
174, 15%, 39%
HSB
174, 27%, 45%
CMYK
27, 0, 3, 55
LAB
46, -12, -2
LCH
46, 12, 190
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 189
XYZ
13, 16, 18
LUV
46, -15, -1
HWB
174, 33%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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