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
585653
RGB
88, 86, 83
HSL
36, 3%, 34%
HSB
36, 6%, 35%
CMYK
0, 2, 6, 65
LAB
37, 0, 2
LCH
37, 2, 80
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 78
XYZ
9, 9, 10
LUV
37, 1, 2
HWB
36, 33%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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