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
596563
RGB
89, 101, 99
HSL
170, 6%, 37%
HSB
170, 12%, 40%
CMYK
12, 0, 2, 60
LAB
42, -5, -1
LCH
42, 5, 186
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 185
XYZ
11, 12, 14
LUV
42, -6, 0
HWB
170, 35%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.