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
56726B
RGB
86, 114, 107
HSL
165, 14%, 39%
HSB
165, 25%, 45%
CMYK
25, 0, 6, 55
LAB
46, -12, 0
LCH
46, 12, 178
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 178
XYZ
13, 15, 16
LUV
46, -14, 3
HWB
165, 34%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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