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
57585E
RGB
87, 88, 94
HSL
231, 4%, 35%
HSB
231, 7%, 37%
CMYK
7, 6, 0, 63
LAB
37, 1, -4
LCH
37, 4, 279
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 278
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
37, -1, -5
HWB
231, 34%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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