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
585960
RGB
88, 89, 96
HSL
233, 4%, 36%
HSB
233, 8%, 38%
CMYK
8, 7, 0, 62
LAB
38, 1, -4
LCH
38, 4, 280
OKLCH
0.47, 0.01, 279
XYZ
10, 10, 12
LUV
38, -1, -6
HWB
233, 35%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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