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
597B79
RGB
89, 123, 121
HSL
176, 16%, 42%
HSB
176, 28%, 48%
CMYK
28, 0, 2, 52
LAB
49, -13, -3
LCH
49, 13, 193
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 192
XYZ
15, 18, 21
LUV
49, -17, -2
HWB
176, 35%, 52%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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