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
596049
RGB
89, 96, 73
HSL
78, 14%, 33%
HSB
78, 24%, 38%
CMYK
7, 0, 24, 62
LAB
40, -6, 12
LCH
40, 14, 117
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 122
XYZ
10, 11, 8
LUV
40, -3, 16
HWB
78, 29%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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