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
58554F
RGB
88, 85, 79
HSL
40, 5%, 33%
HSB
40, 10%, 35%
CMYK
0, 3, 10, 65
LAB
36, 0, 4
LCH
36, 4, 85
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 85
XYZ
9, 9, 9
LUV
36, 2, 5
HWB
40, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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