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
595D74
RGB
89, 93, 116
HSL
231, 13%, 40%
HSB
231, 23%, 45%
CMYK
23, 20, 0, 55
LAB
40, 3, -14
LCH
40, 14, 280
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 277
XYZ
11, 11, 18
LUV
40, -3, -19
HWB
231, 35%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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