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
535948
RGB
83, 89, 72
HSL
81, 11%, 32%
HSB
81, 19%, 35%
CMYK
7, 0, 19, 65
LAB
37, -5, 9
LCH
37, 10, 119
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 123
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
37, -3, 12
HWB
81, 28%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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