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
59504B
RGB
89, 80, 75
HSL
21, 9%, 32%
HSB
21, 16%, 35%
CMYK
0, 10, 16, 65
LAB
35, 3, 4
LCH
35, 5, 54
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 51
XYZ
8, 8, 8
LUV
35, 6, 5
HWB
21, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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