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
596376
RGB
89, 99, 118
HSL
219, 14%, 41%
HSB
219, 25%, 46%
CMYK
25, 16, 0, 54
LAB
42, -1, -12
LCH
42, 12, 268
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 263
XYZ
12, 12, 19
LUV
42, -6, -16
HWB
219, 35%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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