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
596A5B
RGB
89, 106, 91
HSL
127, 9%, 38%
HSB
127, 16%, 42%
CMYK
16, 0, 14, 58
LAB
43, -9, 6
LCH
43, 11, 146
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 148
XYZ
11, 13, 12
LUV
43, -9, 10
HWB
127, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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