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
597A79
RGB
89, 122, 121
HSL
178, 16%, 41%
HSB
178, 27%, 48%
CMYK
27, 0, 1, 52
LAB
49, -12, -3
LCH
49, 13, 196
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 194
XYZ
15, 17, 21
LUV
49, -16, -3
HWB
178, 35%, 52%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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