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
59666B
RGB
89, 102, 107
HSL
197, 9%, 38%
HSB
197, 17%, 42%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 58
LAB
42, -4, -5
LCH
42, 6, 227
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 223
XYZ
12, 13, 16
LUV
42, -7, -5
HWB
197, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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