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
596F6F
RGB
89, 111, 111
HSL
180, 11%, 39%
HSB
180, 20%, 44%
CMYK
20, 0, 0, 56
LAB
45, -8, -3
LCH
45, 9, 199
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 196
XYZ
13, 15, 17
LUV
45, -11, -2
HWB
180, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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