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
586166
RGB
88, 97, 102
HSL
201, 7%, 37%
HSB
201, 14%, 40%
CMYK
14, 5, 0, 60
LAB
40, -3, -4
LCH
40, 5, 236
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 232
XYZ
11, 12, 14
LUV
40, -5, -5
HWB
201, 35%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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