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
596759
RGB
89, 103, 89
HSL
120, 7%, 38%
HSB
120, 14%, 40%
CMYK
14, 0, 14, 60
LAB
42, -8, 6
LCH
42, 10, 142
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 145
XYZ
11, 13, 11
LUV
42, -7, 9
HWB
120, 35%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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