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
596261
RGB
89, 98, 97
HSL
173, 5%, 37%
HSB
173, 9%, 38%
CMYK
9, 0, 1, 62
LAB
41, -4, -1
LCH
41, 4, 190
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 189
XYZ
11, 12, 13
LUV
41, -5, 0
HWB
173, 35%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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