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
5D7977
RGB
93, 121, 119
HSL
176, 13%, 42%
HSB
176, 23%, 47%
CMYK
23, 0, 2, 53
LAB
49, -11, -2
LCH
49, 11, 192
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 191
XYZ
15, 17, 20
LUV
49, -14, -1
HWB
176, 36%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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