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
535368
RGB
83, 83, 104
HSL
240, 11%, 37%
HSB
240, 20%, 41%
CMYK
20, 20, 0, 59
LAB
36, 4, -12
LCH
36, 13, 287
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 285
XYZ
9, 9, 14
LUV
36, -1, -17
HWB
240, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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