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
586972
RGB
88, 105, 114
HSL
201, 13%, 40%
HSB
201, 23%, 45%
CMYK
23, 8, 0, 55
LAB
43, -5, -7
LCH
43, 9, 236
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 231
XYZ
12, 13, 18
LUV
43, -9, -9
HWB
201, 35%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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