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
597A7E
RGB
89, 122, 126
HSL
186, 17%, 42%
HSB
186, 29%, 49%
CMYK
29, 3, 0, 51
LAB
49, -11, -6
LCH
49, 13, 209
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 205
XYZ
15, 18, 22
LUV
49, -16, -7
HWB
186, 35%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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