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
53584E
RGB
83, 88, 78
HSL
90, 6%, 33%
HSB
90, 11%, 35%
CMYK
6, 0, 11, 65
LAB
37, -4, 5
LCH
37, 6, 125
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 129
XYZ
8, 9, 9
LUV
37, -2, 7
HWB
90, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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