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
596965
RGB
89, 105, 101
HSL
165, 8%, 38%
HSB
165, 15%, 41%
CMYK
15, 0, 4, 59
LAB
43, -7, 0
LCH
43, 7, 179
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 179
XYZ
12, 13, 14
LUV
43, -8, 1
HWB
165, 35%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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