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
596061
RGB
89, 96, 97
HSL
187, 4%, 36%
HSB
187, 8%, 38%
CMYK
8, 1, 0, 62
LAB
40, -3, -2
LCH
40, 3, 210
OKLCH
0.48, 0.01, 207
XYZ
10, 11, 13
LUV
40, -4, -2
HWB
187, 35%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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