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
597279
RGB
89, 114, 121
HSL
193, 15%, 41%
HSB
193, 26%, 47%
CMYK
26, 6, 0, 53
LAB
46, -8, -7
LCH
46, 11, 221
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 217
XYZ
14, 16, 20
LUV
46, -13, -8
HWB
193, 35%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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