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
596560
RGB
89, 101, 96
HSL
155, 6%, 37%
HSB
155, 12%, 40%
CMYK
12, 0, 5, 60
LAB
42, -6, 1
LCH
42, 6, 168
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 169
XYZ
11, 12, 13
LUV
42, -6, 2
HWB
155, 35%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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