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
596D81
RGB
89, 109, 129
HSL
210, 18%, 43%
HSB
210, 31%, 51%
CMYK
31, 16, 0, 49
LAB
45, -4, -14
LCH
45, 14, 254
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 249
XYZ
14, 15, 23
LUV
45, -11, -19
HWB
210, 35%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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