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
597365
RGB
89, 115, 101
HSL
148, 13%, 40%
HSB
148, 23%, 45%
CMYK
23, 0, 12, 55
LAB
46, -12, 5
LCH
46, 13, 160
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 161
XYZ
13, 15, 15
LUV
46, -13, 8
HWB
148, 35%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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