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
586E6B
RGB
88, 110, 107
HSL
172, 11%, 39%
HSB
172, 20%, 43%
CMYK
20, 0, 3, 57
LAB
45, -9, -1
LCH
45, 9, 187
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 186
XYZ
12, 14, 16
LUV
45, -11, 0
HWB
172, 35%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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