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
596063
RGB
89, 96, 99
HSL
198, 5%, 37%
HSB
198, 10%, 39%
CMYK
10, 3, 0, 61
LAB
40, -2, -3
LCH
40, 4, 229
OKLCH
0.48, 0.01, 225
XYZ
11, 11, 13
LUV
40, -4, -3
HWB
198, 35%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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