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
596269
RGB
89, 98, 105
HSL
206, 8%, 38%
HSB
206, 15%, 41%
CMYK
15, 7, 0, 59
LAB
41, -2, -5
LCH
41, 6, 245
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 241
XYZ
11, 12, 15
LUV
41, -5, -7
HWB
206, 35%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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