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
557572
RGB
85, 117, 114
HSL
174, 16%, 40%
HSB
174, 27%, 46%
CMYK
27, 0, 3, 54
LAB
47, -12, -2
LCH
47, 13, 190
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 189
XYZ
13, 16, 18
LUV
47, -16, -1
HWB
174, 33%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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