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
535159
RGB
83, 81, 89
HSL
255, 5%, 33%
HSB
255, 9%, 35%
CMYK
7, 9, 0, 65
LAB
35, 2, -4
LCH
35, 5, 296
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 297
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
35, 1, -6
HWB
255, 32%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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