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
595F72
RGB
89, 95, 114
HSL
226, 12%, 40%
HSB
226, 22%, 45%
CMYK
22, 17, 0, 55
LAB
40, 1, -12
LCH
40, 12, 275
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 271
XYZ
11, 12, 18
LUV
40, -4, -16
HWB
226, 35%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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