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
596D5F
RGB
89, 109, 95
HSL
138, 10%, 39%
HSB
138, 18%, 43%
CMYK
18, 0, 13, 57
LAB
44, -10, 5
LCH
44, 11, 152
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 155
XYZ
12, 14, 13
LUV
44, -10, 9
HWB
138, 35%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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