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
597A72
RGB
89, 122, 114
HSL
165, 16%, 41%
HSB
165, 27%, 48%
CMYK
27, 0, 7, 52
LAB
49, -14, 0
LCH
49, 14, 178
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 178
XYZ
14, 17, 19
LUV
49, -16, 3
HWB
165, 35%, 52%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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