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
535546
RGB
83, 85, 70
HSL
68, 10%, 30%
HSB
68, 18%, 33%
CMYK
2, 0, 18, 67
LAB
36, -3, 9
LCH
36, 9, 110
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 114
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
36, 0, 11
HWB
68, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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