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
535563
RGB
83, 85, 99
HSL
233, 9%, 36%
HSB
233, 16%, 39%
CMYK
16, 14, 0, 61
LAB
36, 2, -8
LCH
36, 9, 281
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 279
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
36, -2, -11
HWB
233, 33%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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