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
535648
RGB
83, 86, 72
HSL
73, 9%, 31%
HSB
73, 16%, 34%
CMYK
3, 0, 16, 66
LAB
36, -3, 8
LCH
36, 8, 113
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 117
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
36, -1, 10
HWB
73, 28%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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