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
596A7A
RGB
89, 106, 122
HSL
209, 16%, 41%
HSB
209, 27%, 48%
CMYK
27, 13, 0, 52
LAB
44, -4, -11
LCH
44, 12, 252
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 247
XYZ
13, 14, 20
LUV
44, -9, -15
HWB
209, 35%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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