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
59717E
RGB
89, 113, 126
HSL
201, 17%, 42%
HSB
201, 29%, 49%
CMYK
29, 10, 0, 51
LAB
46, -7, -10
LCH
46, 12, 237
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 232
XYZ
14, 15, 22
LUV
46, -12, -13
HWB
201, 35%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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