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
595E55
RGB
89, 94, 85
HSL
93, 5%, 35%
HSB
93, 10%, 37%
CMYK
5, 0, 10, 63
LAB
39, -3, 4
LCH
39, 6, 128
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 131
XYZ
10, 11, 10
LUV
39, -2, 6
HWB
93, 33%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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