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
53524E
RGB
83, 82, 78
HSL
48, 3%, 32%
HSB
48, 6%, 33%
CMYK
0, 1, 6, 67
LAB
35, 0, 3
LCH
35, 3, 95
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 95
XYZ
8, 8, 8
LUV
35, 1, 3
HWB
48, 31%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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