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
59657A
RGB
89, 101, 122
HSL
218, 16%, 41%
HSB
218, 27%, 48%
CMYK
27, 17, 0, 52
LAB
42, -1, -13
LCH
42, 13, 266
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 262
XYZ
12, 13, 20
LUV
42, -7, -18
HWB
218, 35%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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