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
59657C
RGB
89, 101, 124
HSL
219, 16%, 42%
HSB
219, 28%, 49%
CMYK
28, 19, 0, 51
LAB
42, 0, -15
LCH
42, 15, 268
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 263
XYZ
12, 13, 21
LUV
42, -7, -20
HWB
219, 35%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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