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
595056
RGB
89, 80, 86
HSL
320, 5%, 33%
HSB
320, 10%, 35%
CMYK
0, 10, 3, 65
LAB
35, 5, -2
LCH
35, 5, 336
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 338
XYZ
9, 9, 10
LUV
35, 5, -3
HWB
320, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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