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
535669
RGB
83, 86, 105
HSL
232, 12%, 37%
HSB
232, 21%, 41%
CMYK
21, 18, 0, 59
LAB
37, 2, -11
LCH
37, 12, 281
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 278
XYZ
9, 10, 15
LUV
37, -3, -15
HWB
232, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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