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
596451
RGB
89, 100, 81
HSL
95, 10%, 35%
HSB
95, 19%, 39%
CMYK
11, 0, 19, 61
LAB
41, -7, 9
LCH
41, 12, 128
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 132
XYZ
10, 12, 10
LUV
41, -5, 13
HWB
95, 32%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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