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
534859
RGB
83, 72, 89
HSL
279, 11%, 32%
HSB
279, 19%, 35%
CMYK
7, 19, 0, 65
LAB
32, 8, -8
LCH
32, 11, 312
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 314
XYZ
8, 7, 10
LUV
32, 5, -12
HWB
279, 28%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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