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
535E4F
RGB
83, 94, 79
HSL
104, 9%, 34%
HSB
104, 16%, 37%
CMYK
12, 0, 16, 63
LAB
39, -7, 7
LCH
39, 10, 134
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 137
XYZ
9, 10, 9
LUV
39, -5, 10
HWB
104, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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