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
596A7E
RGB
89, 106, 126
HSL
212, 17%, 42%
HSB
212, 29%, 49%
CMYK
29, 16, 0, 51
LAB
44, -3, -13
LCH
44, 14, 258
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 253
XYZ
13, 14, 22
LUV
44, -9, -18
HWB
212, 35%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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