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
535F52
RGB
83, 95, 82
HSL
115, 7%, 35%
HSB
115, 14%, 37%
CMYK
13, 0, 14, 63
LAB
39, -7, 6
LCH
39, 9, 140
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 143
XYZ
9, 11, 10
LUV
39, -6, 8
HWB
115, 32%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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