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
596F7D
RGB
89, 111, 125
HSL
203, 17%, 42%
HSB
203, 29%, 49%
CMYK
29, 11, 0, 51
LAB
45, -6, -11
LCH
45, 12, 241
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 236
XYZ
14, 15, 22
LUV
45, -11, -14
HWB
203, 35%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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