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
56706C
RGB
86, 112, 108
HSL
171, 13%, 39%
HSB
171, 23%, 44%
CMYK
23, 0, 4, 56
LAB
45, -11, -1
LCH
45, 11, 186
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 185
XYZ
12, 15, 16
LUV
45, -13, 0
HWB
171, 34%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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