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
535449
RGB
83, 84, 73
HSL
65, 7%, 31%
HSB
65, 13%, 33%
CMYK
1, 0, 13, 67
LAB
35, -2, 6
LCH
35, 7, 108
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 111
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
35, 0, 8
HWB
65, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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