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
596975
RGB
89, 105, 117
HSL
206, 14%, 40%
HSB
206, 24%, 46%
CMYK
24, 10, 0, 54
LAB
43, -4, -9
LCH
43, 10, 245
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 241
XYZ
12, 14, 19
LUV
43, -9, -11
HWB
206, 35%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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