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
59696F
RGB
89, 105, 111
HSL
196, 11%, 39%
HSB
196, 20%, 44%
CMYK
20, 5, 0, 56
LAB
43, -5, -6
LCH
43, 8, 227
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 222
XYZ
12, 13, 17
LUV
43, -9, -7
HWB
196, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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