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
535644
RGB
83, 86, 68
HSL
70, 12%, 30%
HSB
70, 21%, 34%
CMYK
3, 0, 21, 66
LAB
36, -4, 10
LCH
36, 11, 111
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 115
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
36, -1, 13
HWB
70, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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