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
557877
RGB
85, 120, 119
HSL
178, 17%, 40%
HSB
178, 29%, 47%
CMYK
29, 0, 1, 53
LAB
48, -13, -4
LCH
48, 14, 196
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 194
XYZ
14, 17, 20
LUV
48, -17, -3
HWB
178, 33%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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