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
595168
RGB
89, 81, 104
HSL
261, 12%, 36%
HSB
261, 22%, 41%
CMYK
14, 22, 0, 59
LAB
36, 7, -12
LCH
36, 14, 301
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 301
XYZ
10, 9, 14
LUV
36, 3, -17
HWB
261, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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