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
535B68
RGB
83, 91, 104
HSL
217, 11%, 37%
HSB
217, 20%, 41%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 59
LAB
38, -1, -9
LCH
38, 9, 264
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 260
XYZ
10, 10, 15
LUV
38, -5, -11
HWB
217, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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