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
596A78
RGB
89, 106, 120
HSL
207, 15%, 41%
HSB
207, 26%, 47%
CMYK
26, 12, 0, 53
LAB
44, -4, -10
LCH
44, 11, 248
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 243
XYZ
13, 14, 20
LUV
44, -9, -13
HWB
207, 35%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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