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
535F66
RGB
83, 95, 102
HSL
202, 10%, 36%
HSB
202, 19%, 40%
CMYK
19, 7, 0, 60
LAB
39, -4, -6
LCH
39, 7, 238
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 233
XYZ
10, 11, 14
LUV
39, -7, -7
HWB
202, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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