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
595649
RGB
89, 86, 73
HSL
49, 10%, 32%
HSB
49, 18%, 35%
CMYK
0, 3, 18, 65
LAB
37, -1, 8
LCH
37, 8, 94
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 96
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
37, 2, 10
HWB
49, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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