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
557679
RGB
85, 118, 121
HSL
185, 17%, 40%
HSB
185, 30%, 47%
CMYK
30, 2, 0, 53
LAB
47, -12, -6
LCH
47, 13, 206
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 203
XYZ
14, 16, 21
LUV
47, -16, -6
HWB
185, 33%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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