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
586574
RGB
88, 101, 116
HSL
212, 14%, 40%
HSB
212, 24%, 45%
CMYK
24, 13, 0, 55
LAB
42, -2, -10
LCH
42, 11, 257
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 252
XYZ
12, 13, 18
LUV
42, -7, -14
HWB
212, 35%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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