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
59686E
RGB
89, 104, 110
HSL
197, 11%, 39%
HSB
197, 19%, 43%
CMYK
19, 5, 0, 57
LAB
43, -5, -5
LCH
43, 7, 228
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 224
XYZ
12, 13, 17
LUV
43, -8, -6
HWB
197, 35%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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