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
596E7E
RGB
89, 110, 126
HSL
206, 17%, 42%
HSB
206, 29%, 49%
CMYK
29, 13, 0, 51
LAB
45, -5, -12
LCH
45, 13, 247
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 241
XYZ
13, 15, 22
LUV
45, -11, -15
HWB
206, 35%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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