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
55757B
RGB
85, 117, 123
HSL
189, 18%, 41%
HSB
189, 31%, 48%
CMYK
31, 5, 0, 52
LAB
47, -11, -7
LCH
47, 13, 214
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 210
XYZ
14, 16, 21
LUV
47, -16, -8
HWB
189, 33%, 52%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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