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
586C65
RGB
88, 108, 101
HSL
159, 10%, 38%
HSB
159, 19%, 42%
CMYK
19, 0, 6, 58
LAB
44, -9, 1
LCH
44, 9, 172
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 172
XYZ
12, 14, 14
LUV
44, -10, 3
HWB
159, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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