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
59535D
RGB
89, 83, 93
HSL
276, 6%, 35%
HSB
276, 11%, 36%
CMYK
4, 11, 0, 64
LAB
36, 4, -5
LCH
36, 6, 310
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 312
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
36, 3, -7
HWB
276, 33%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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