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
576959
RGB
87, 105, 89
HSL
127, 9%, 38%
HSB
127, 17%, 41%
CMYK
17, 0, 15, 59
LAB
43, -10, 7
LCH
43, 12, 145
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 148
XYZ
11, 13, 11
LUV
43, -9, 10
HWB
127, 34%, 59%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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