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
596570
RGB
89, 101, 112
HSL
209, 11%, 39%
HSB
209, 21%, 44%
CMYK
21, 10, 0, 56
LAB
42, -3, -8
LCH
42, 8, 250
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 246
XYZ
12, 13, 17
LUV
42, -7, -10
HWB
209, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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