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
587169
RGB
88, 113, 105
HSL
161, 12%, 39%
HSB
161, 22%, 44%
CMYK
22, 0, 7, 56
LAB
45, -11, 1
LCH
45, 11, 173
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 173
XYZ
12, 15, 16
LUV
45, -13, 4
HWB
161, 35%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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