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
535456
RGB
83, 84, 86
HSL
220, 2%, 33%
HSB
220, 3%, 34%
CMYK
3, 2, 0, 66
LAB
36, 0, -1
LCH
36, 1, 266
OKLCH
0.45, 0.00, 265
XYZ
8, 9, 10
LUV
36, -1, -2
HWB
220, 33%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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