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
535E71
RGB
83, 94, 113
HSL
218, 15%, 38%
HSB
218, 27%, 44%
CMYK
27, 17, 0, 56
LAB
39, -1, -12
LCH
39, 12, 266
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 261
XYZ
11, 11, 17
LUV
39, -6, -16
HWB
218, 33%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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