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
534B59
RGB
83, 75, 89
HSL
274, 9%, 32%
HSB
274, 16%, 35%
CMYK
7, 16, 0, 65
LAB
33, 6, -7
LCH
33, 9, 309
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 311
XYZ
8, 8, 10
LUV
33, 3, -10
HWB
274, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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