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
596279
RGB
89, 98, 121
HSL
223, 15%, 41%
HSB
223, 26%, 47%
CMYK
26, 19, 0, 53
LAB
41, 1, -14
LCH
41, 14, 273
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 268
XYZ
12, 12, 20
LUV
41, -6, -20
HWB
223, 35%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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