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
5E7771
RGB
94, 119, 113
HSL
166, 12%, 42%
HSB
166, 21%, 47%
CMYK
21, 0, 5, 53
LAB
48, -10, 0
LCH
48, 10, 179
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 179
XYZ
14, 17, 18
LUV
48, -13, 2
HWB
166, 37%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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