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
535E72
RGB
83, 94, 114
HSL
219, 16%, 39%
HSB
219, 27%, 45%
CMYK
27, 18, 0, 55
LAB
40, -1, -13
LCH
40, 13, 267
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 262
XYZ
11, 11, 17
LUV
40, -6, -17
HWB
219, 33%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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