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
596B5A
RGB
89, 107, 90
HSL
123, 9%, 38%
HSB
123, 17%, 42%
CMYK
17, 0, 16, 58
LAB
43, -10, 7
LCH
43, 12, 144
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 147
XYZ
11, 13, 12
LUV
43, -9, 11
HWB
123, 35%, 58%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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