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
535751
RGB
83, 87, 81
HSL
100, 4%, 33%
HSB
100, 7%, 34%
CMYK
5, 0, 7, 66
LAB
36, -3, 3
LCH
36, 4, 132
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 135
XYZ
8, 9, 9
LUV
36, -2, 4
HWB
100, 32%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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