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
534254
RGB
83, 66, 84
HSL
297, 12%, 29%
HSB
297, 21%, 33%
CMYK
1, 21, 0, 67
LAB
30, 10, -8
LCH
30, 13, 322
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 324
XYZ
7, 6, 9
LUV
30, 8, -11
HWB
297, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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