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
534851
RGB
83, 72, 81
HSL
311, 7%, 30%
HSB
311, 13%, 33%
CMYK
0, 13, 2, 67
LAB
32, 6, -4
LCH
32, 7, 330
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 332
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
32, 5, -5
HWB
311, 28%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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