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
53556B
RGB
83, 85, 107
HSL
235, 13%, 37%
HSB
235, 22%, 42%
CMYK
22, 21, 0, 58
LAB
37, 3, -13
LCH
37, 13, 284
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 281
XYZ
9, 9, 15
LUV
37, -2, -18
HWB
235, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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