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
535F6E
RGB
83, 95, 110
HSL
213, 14%, 38%
HSB
213, 25%, 43%
CMYK
25, 14, 0, 57
LAB
40, -2, -10
LCH
40, 10, 259
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 254
XYZ
10, 11, 16
LUV
40, -7, -13
HWB
213, 33%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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