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
587070
RGB
88, 112, 112
HSL
180, 12%, 39%
HSB
180, 21%, 44%
CMYK
21, 0, 0, 56
LAB
45, -9, -3
LCH
45, 10, 199
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 196
XYZ
13, 15, 18
LUV
45, -12, -3
HWB
180, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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