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
535870
RGB
83, 88, 112
HSL
230, 15%, 38%
HSB
230, 26%, 44%
CMYK
26, 21, 0, 56
LAB
38, 2, -14
LCH
38, 15, 279
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 276
XYZ
10, 10, 17
LUV
38, -4, -20
HWB
230, 33%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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