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
53606A
RGB
83, 96, 106
HSL
206, 12%, 37%
HSB
206, 22%, 42%
CMYK
22, 9, 0, 58
LAB
40, -3, -7
LCH
40, 8, 246
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 241
XYZ
10, 11, 15
LUV
40, -7, -9
HWB
206, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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