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
5B797F
RGB
91, 121, 127
HSL
190, 17%, 43%
HSB
190, 28%, 50%
CMYK
28, 5, 0, 50
LAB
49, -10, -7
LCH
49, 12, 215
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 211
XYZ
15, 17, 23
LUV
49, -15, -8
HWB
190, 36%, 50%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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