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
597161
RGB
89, 113, 97
HSL
140, 12%, 40%
HSB
140, 21%, 44%
CMYK
21, 0, 14, 56
LAB
45, -12, 6
LCH
45, 13, 154
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 156
XYZ
12, 15, 14
LUV
45, -12, 10
HWB
140, 35%, 56%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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