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
53596B
RGB
83, 89, 107
HSL
225, 13%, 37%
HSB
225, 22%, 42%
CMYK
22, 17, 0, 58
LAB
38, 1, -11
LCH
38, 11, 274
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 271
XYZ
10, 10, 15
LUV
38, -4, -15
HWB
225, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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