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
585D4E
RGB
88, 93, 78
HSL
80, 9%, 34%
HSB
80, 16%, 36%
CMYK
5, 0, 16, 64
LAB
39, -4, 8
LCH
39, 9, 118
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 122
XYZ
9, 10, 9
LUV
39, -2, 10
HWB
80, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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