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
596E63
RGB
89, 110, 99
HSL
149, 11%, 39%
HSB
149, 19%, 43%
CMYK
19, 0, 10, 57
LAB
44, -10, 3
LCH
44, 11, 161
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 162
XYZ
12, 14, 14
LUV
44, -11, 6
HWB
149, 35%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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