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
557879
RGB
85, 120, 121
HSL
182, 17%, 40%
HSB
182, 30%, 47%
CMYK
30, 1, 0, 53
LAB
48, -13, -5
LCH
48, 14, 201
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 198
XYZ
14, 17, 21
LUV
48, -17, -5
HWB
182, 33%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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