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
59505E
RGB
89, 80, 94
HSL
279, 8%, 34%
HSB
279, 15%, 37%
CMYK
5, 15, 0, 63
LAB
35, 6, -7
LCH
35, 9, 312
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 314
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
35, 4, -10
HWB
279, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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