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
596E6C
RGB
89, 110, 108
HSL
174, 11%, 39%
HSB
174, 19%, 43%
CMYK
19, 0, 2, 57
LAB
45, -8, -2
LCH
45, 9, 191
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 189
XYZ
12, 14, 16
LUV
45, -11, -1
HWB
174, 35%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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