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
535549
RGB
83, 85, 73
HSL
70, 8%, 31%
HSB
70, 14%, 33%
CMYK
2, 0, 14, 67
LAB
36, -3, 7
LCH
36, 7, 111
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 115
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
36, -1, 9
HWB
70, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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