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
53576A
RGB
83, 87, 106
HSL
230, 12%, 37%
HSB
230, 22%, 42%
CMYK
22, 18, 0, 58
LAB
37, 2, -12
LCH
37, 12, 279
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 276
XYZ
10, 10, 15
LUV
37, -3, -15
HWB
230, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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