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
596265
RGB
89, 98, 101
HSL
195, 6%, 37%
HSB
195, 12%, 40%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 60
LAB
41, -3, -3
LCH
41, 4, 224
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 220
XYZ
11, 12, 14
LUV
41, -5, -3
HWB
195, 35%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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