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
596B6D
RGB
89, 107, 109
HSL
186, 10%, 39%
HSB
186, 18%, 43%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 57
LAB
44, -7, -4
LCH
44, 8, 208
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 205
XYZ
12, 14, 16
LUV
44, -9, -4
HWB
186, 35%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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