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
596175
RGB
89, 97, 117
HSL
223, 14%, 40%
HSB
223, 24%, 46%
CMYK
24, 17, 0, 54
LAB
41, 0, -12
LCH
41, 12, 272
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 268
XYZ
12, 12, 19
LUV
41, -5, -17
HWB
223, 35%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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