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
597162
RGB
89, 113, 98
HSL
143, 12%, 40%
HSB
143, 21%, 44%
CMYK
21, 0, 13, 56
LAB
45, -12, 5
LCH
45, 13, 156
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 157
XYZ
12, 15, 14
LUV
45, -12, 9
HWB
143, 35%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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