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
595060
RGB
89, 80, 96
HSL
274, 9%, 35%
HSB
274, 17%, 38%
CMYK
7, 17, 0, 62
LAB
35, 6, -8
LCH
35, 10, 309
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 310
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
35, 4, -11
HWB
274, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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