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
535359
RGB
83, 83, 89
HSL
240, 3%, 34%
HSB
240, 7%, 35%
CMYK
7, 7, 0, 65
LAB
35, 1, -4
LCH
35, 4, 286
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 286
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
35, 0, -5
HWB
240, 33%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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