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
595253
RGB
89, 82, 83
HSL
351, 4%, 34%
HSB
351, 8%, 35%
CMYK
0, 8, 7, 65
LAB
36, 3, 1
LCH
36, 3, 9
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 8
XYZ
9, 9, 9
LUV
36, 4, 0
HWB
351, 32%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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