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
595C4E
RGB
89, 92, 78
HSL
73, 8%, 33%
HSB
73, 15%, 36%
CMYK
3, 0, 15, 64
LAB
38, -3, 8
LCH
38, 8, 113
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 117
XYZ
9, 10, 9
LUV
38, -1, 10
HWB
73, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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