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
59574C
RGB
89, 87, 76
HSL
51, 8%, 32%
HSB
51, 15%, 35%
CMYK
0, 2, 15, 65
LAB
37, -1, 7
LCH
37, 7, 97
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 99
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
37, 2, 8
HWB
51, 30%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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