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
56777B
RGB
86, 119, 123
HSL
186, 18%, 41%
HSB
186, 30%, 48%
CMYK
30, 3, 0, 52
LAB
48, -11, -6
LCH
48, 13, 209
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 205
XYZ
14, 17, 21
LUV
48, -16, -7
HWB
186, 34%, 52%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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