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
586B72
RGB
88, 107, 114
HSL
196, 13%, 40%
HSB
196, 23%, 45%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 55
LAB
44, -6, -6
LCH
44, 9, 227
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 222
XYZ
12, 14, 18
LUV
44, -10, -8
HWB
196, 35%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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