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
596F78
RGB
89, 111, 120
HSL
197, 15%, 41%
HSB
197, 26%, 47%
CMYK
26, 7, 0, 53
LAB
45, -7, -8
LCH
45, 10, 229
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 225
XYZ
13, 15, 20
LUV
45, -11, -10
HWB
197, 35%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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