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
596371
RGB
89, 99, 113
HSL
215, 12%, 40%
HSB
215, 21%, 44%
CMYK
21, 12, 0, 56
LAB
41, -1, -9
LCH
41, 9, 261
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 257
XYZ
12, 12, 17
LUV
41, -6, -12
HWB
215, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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