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
597872
RGB
89, 120, 114
HSL
168, 15%, 41%
HSB
168, 26%, 47%
CMYK
26, 0, 5, 53
LAB
48, -13, -1
LCH
48, 13, 182
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 182
XYZ
14, 17, 18
LUV
48, -15, 1
HWB
168, 35%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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