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
5B797D
RGB
91, 121, 125
HSL
187, 16%, 42%
HSB
187, 27%, 49%
CMYK
27, 3, 0, 51
LAB
49, -10, -6
LCH
49, 12, 210
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 206
XYZ
15, 17, 22
LUV
49, -15, -6
HWB
187, 36%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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