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
595C70
RGB
89, 92, 112
HSL
232, 11%, 39%
HSB
232, 21%, 44%
CMYK
21, 18, 0, 56
LAB
39, 2, -12
LCH
39, 12, 281
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 278
XYZ
11, 11, 17
LUV
39, -3, -16
HWB
232, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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