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
595666
RGB
89, 86, 102
HSL
251, 9%, 37%
HSB
251, 16%, 40%
CMYK
13, 16, 0, 60
LAB
37, 4, -9
LCH
37, 10, 294
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 294
XYZ
10, 10, 14
LUV
37, 1, -12
HWB
251, 34%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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