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
595646
RGB
89, 86, 70
HSL
51, 12%, 31%
HSB
51, 21%, 35%
CMYK
0, 3, 21, 65
LAB
36, -1, 10
LCH
36, 10, 96
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 99
XYZ
9, 9, 7
LUV
36, 3, 12
HWB
51, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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