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
586E5B
RGB
88, 110, 91
HSL
128, 11%, 39%
HSB
128, 20%, 43%
CMYK
20, 0, 17, 57
LAB
44, -12, 8
LCH
44, 14, 146
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 149
XYZ
11, 14, 12
LUV
44, -11, 12
HWB
128, 35%, 57%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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