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
56746D
RGB
86, 116, 109
HSL
166, 15%, 40%
HSB
166, 26%, 45%
CMYK
26, 0, 6, 55
LAB
46, -12, 0
LCH
46, 12, 179
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 179
XYZ
13, 16, 17
LUV
46, -15, 2
HWB
166, 34%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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