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
5A756E
RGB
90, 117, 110
HSL
164, 13%, 41%
HSB
164, 23%, 46%
CMYK
23, 0, 6, 54
LAB
47, -11, 0
LCH
47, 11, 178
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 177
XYZ
13, 16, 17
LUV
47, -14, 3
HWB
164, 35%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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