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
59756E
RGB
89, 117, 110
HSL
165, 14%, 40%
HSB
165, 24%, 46%
CMYK
24, 0, 6, 54
LAB
47, -12, 0
LCH
47, 12, 178
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 178
XYZ
13, 16, 17
LUV
47, -14, 2
HWB
165, 35%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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