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
657059
RGB
101, 112, 89
HSL
89, 11%, 39%
HSB
89, 21%, 44%
CMYK
10, 0, 21, 56
LAB
46, -8, 11
LCH
46, 14, 124
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 128
XYZ
13, 15, 12
LUV
46, -5, 16
HWB
89, 35%, 56%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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