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
56756C
RGB
86, 117, 108
HSL
163, 15%, 40%
HSB
163, 26%, 46%
CMYK
26, 0, 8, 54
LAB
47, -13, 1
LCH
47, 13, 175
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 175
XYZ
13, 16, 17
LUV
47, -15, 4
HWB
163, 34%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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