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
596A6A
RGB
89, 106, 106
HSL
180, 9%, 38%
HSB
180, 16%, 42%
CMYK
16, 0, 0, 58
LAB
43, -7, -2
LCH
43, 7, 199
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 197
XYZ
12, 13, 16
LUV
43, -9, -2
HWB
180, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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