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
596379
RGB
89, 99, 121
HSL
221, 15%, 41%
HSB
221, 26%, 47%
CMYK
26, 18, 0, 53
LAB
42, 0, -14
LCH
42, 14, 270
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 266
XYZ
12, 12, 20
LUV
42, -6, -19
HWB
221, 35%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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