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
535E56
RGB
83, 94, 86
HSL
136, 6%, 35%
HSB
136, 12%, 37%
CMYK
12, 0, 9, 63
LAB
39, -6, 3
LCH
39, 7, 152
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 154
XYZ
9, 11, 10
LUV
39, -6, 5
HWB
136, 33%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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