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
5B7269
RGB
91, 114, 105
HSL
157, 11%, 40%
HSB
157, 20%, 45%
CMYK
20, 0, 8, 55
LAB
46, -10, 2
LCH
46, 11, 169
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 169
XYZ
13, 15, 16
LUV
46, -12, 5
HWB
157, 36%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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