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
535250
RGB
83, 82, 80
HSL
40, 2%, 32%
HSB
40, 4%, 33%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 67
LAB
35, 0, 1
LCH
35, 1, 85
OKLCH
0.44, 0.00, 85
XYZ
8, 8, 9
LUV
35, 1, 2
HWB
40, 31%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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