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
586977
RGB
88, 105, 119
HSL
207, 15%, 41%
HSB
207, 26%, 47%
CMYK
26, 12, 0, 53
LAB
43, -4, -10
LCH
43, 11, 248
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 243
XYZ
12, 14, 19
LUV
43, -9, -13
HWB
207, 35%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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