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
596A58
RGB
89, 106, 88
HSL
117, 9%, 38%
HSB
117, 17%, 42%
CMYK
16, 0, 17, 58
LAB
43, -10, 8
LCH
43, 12, 140
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 144
XYZ
11, 13, 11
LUV
43, -8, 12
HWB
117, 35%, 58%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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