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
596C5B
RGB
89, 108, 91
HSL
126, 10%, 39%
HSB
126, 18%, 42%
CMYK
18, 0, 16, 58
LAB
44, -10, 7
LCH
44, 12, 145
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 148
XYZ
11, 14, 12
LUV
44, -10, 11
HWB
126, 35%, 58%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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