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
59554B
RGB
89, 85, 75
HSL
43, 9%, 32%
HSB
43, 16%, 35%
CMYK
0, 4, 16, 65
LAB
36, 0, 6
LCH
36, 6, 88
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 89
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
36, 3, 8
HWB
43, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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