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
535C49
RGB
83, 92, 73
HSL
88, 12%, 32%
HSB
88, 21%, 36%
CMYK
10, 0, 21, 64
LAB
38, -7, 10
LCH
38, 12, 124
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 128
XYZ
9, 10, 8
LUV
38, -4, 13
HWB
88, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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