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
596C60
RGB
89, 108, 96
HSL
142, 10%, 39%
HSB
142, 18%, 42%
CMYK
18, 0, 11, 58
LAB
44, -9, 4
LCH
44, 10, 156
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 157
XYZ
12, 14, 13
LUV
44, -10, 7
HWB
142, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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