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
597069
RGB
89, 112, 105
HSL
162, 11%, 39%
HSB
162, 21%, 44%
CMYK
21, 0, 6, 56
LAB
45, -10, 1
LCH
45, 10, 175
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 175
XYZ
12, 15, 16
LUV
45, -12, 3
HWB
162, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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