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
535856
RGB
83, 88, 86
HSL
156, 3%, 34%
HSB
156, 6%, 35%
CMYK
6, 0, 2, 65
LAB
37, -2, 0
LCH
37, 2, 170
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 170
XYZ
9, 9, 10
LUV
37, -3, 1
HWB
156, 33%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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