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
597281
RGB
89, 114, 129
HSL
203, 18%, 43%
HSB
203, 31%, 51%
CMYK
31, 12, 0, 49
LAB
46, -7, -11
LCH
46, 13, 240
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 235
XYZ
14, 16, 23
LUV
46, -13, -15
HWB
203, 35%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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