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
596361
RGB
89, 99, 97
HSL
168, 5%, 37%
HSB
168, 10%, 39%
CMYK
10, 0, 2, 61
LAB
41, -4, 0
LCH
41, 4, 183
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 182
XYZ
11, 12, 13
LUV
41, -5, 0
HWB
168, 35%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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