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
535166
RGB
83, 81, 102
HSL
246, 11%, 36%
HSB
246, 21%, 40%
CMYK
19, 21, 0, 60
LAB
35, 5, -12
LCH
35, 13, 291
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 289
XYZ
9, 9, 14
LUV
35, 0, -16
HWB
246, 32%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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