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
595C55
RGB
89, 92, 85
HSL
86, 4%, 35%
HSB
86, 8%, 36%
CMYK
3, 0, 8, 64
LAB
39, -2, 4
LCH
39, 4, 123
OKLCH
0.47, 0.01, 126
XYZ
10, 10, 10
LUV
39, -1, 5
HWB
86, 33%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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