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
596F62
RGB
89, 111, 98
HSL
145, 11%, 39%
HSB
145, 20%, 44%
CMYK
20, 0, 12, 56
LAB
45, -11, 4
LCH
45, 12, 157
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 159
XYZ
12, 14, 14
LUV
45, -11, 8
HWB
145, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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