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
596F71
RGB
89, 111, 113
HSL
185, 12%, 40%
HSB
185, 21%, 44%
CMYK
21, 2, 0, 56
LAB
45, -8, -4
LCH
45, 9, 206
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 203
XYZ
13, 15, 18
LUV
45, -11, -4
HWB
185, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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