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
587979
RGB
88, 121, 121
HSL
180, 16%, 41%
HSB
180, 27%, 47%
CMYK
27, 0, 0, 53
LAB
48, -12, -4
LCH
48, 13, 198
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 196
XYZ
14, 17, 21
LUV
48, -16, -4
HWB
180, 35%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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