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
596A6F
RGB
89, 106, 111
HSL
194, 11%, 39%
HSB
194, 20%, 44%
CMYK
20, 5, 0, 56
LAB
44, -6, -5
LCH
44, 8, 221
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 217
XYZ
12, 14, 17
LUV
44, -9, -6
HWB
194, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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